Safe Choice Security, a home security company that does business in all 50 states, has published rankings of “safe cities” in New York State and Stony Point landed number six on the list. Suffern also made the list, one notch higher at number five. Safe Choice Security described Stony Point as such:
“Stony Point is a mountainous town in Rockland County, which is also northwest of the Big Apple. It is located on the Hudson River and attracts tourists, boaters and businesses with its rich historical legacy. Historic battlefield sites, the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River and other landmarks are amongst the most popular attractions in town. With an array of hamlets, outdoor amenities and exciting events to attend, Stony Point is a wonderful community within an easy drive of the city.”
Safe Choice listed the following stats for Stony Point:
Population: 12,000 (Note – the Town of Stony Point’s actual population is 15K+)
Violent Crimes per 1000: 0.25
Property Crimes per 1000: 5.76
Crime Index: 91
Safer than 91 percent of US cities
