Westchester, NY is situated along the Hudson and the second most populated on the mainland of New York State. The county includes 6 cities, 19 towns, and 23 villages. Having a close proximity to New York City played a party in the expansion of the area. In the 19th century there was a large population growth in Westchester due to the upper-middle-class moving out of the city and into nearby communities.
When it comes to crime, including burglary, auto theft, murder, assault, and more, Westchester falls below the National average. The county includes 42 police agencies working with one another to help keep Westchester as safe as possible.