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Westchester County continues to lead the way in public safety — with an 18 percent drop in index crime since last year. Additionally, in the County’s two GIVE communities, Yonkers and Mount Vernon, shootings with injuries are down 42 percent.
County Executive Ken Jenkins joined Governor Kathy Hochul to highlight these results and to see firsthand the impact of the State’s $11.4 million investment in Westchester’s public safety infrastructure. This funding is helping modernize law enforcement technology and equipment across the County’s agencies. The visit included a live demonstration of cutting-edge tools and innovations purchased by the County’s Department of Public Safety through New York State’s Law Enforcement Technology Grant Program.
Jenkins said: “Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul for her leadership and understanding that fighting crime and keeping our streets safe requires both innovation and investment. I’m incredibly proud of the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to protect the people of Westchester County. As the son of a New York City Police Officer, I know firsthand the toll this work can take — but I also know the immense pride that comes with achieving results like these. An 18 percent decrease in index crime is no small feat — it’s a testament to your hard work, commitment, and collaboration.”
As reported by the state, police agencies in Westchester County reported an 18 percent decrease in overall crime during the first four months of 2025 compared to the same time last year, the most current, comprehensive data available. In addition, gun violence has decreased by double-digits in Mount Vernon and Yonkers, the two communities in Westchester County that participate in the GIVE initiative. Shooting incidents with injury have declined 42 percent, the number of individuals shot has decreased 46 percent, and three fewer individuals (4 vs. 7) have been killed.
A breakdown of index crime data reported by police agencies in Westchester County, as well as shooting metrics reported by the Mount Vernon and Yonkers police departments is available online.