Is Crestwood Gardens safe?
Yonkers, New York · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crestwood Gardens as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Crestwood Gardens
“Go. Crestwood Gardens is one of the safest and most tranquil residential neighborhoods in Yonkers, characterized by quiet streets, manicured lawns, and well-maintained single-family homes. Visitors and commuters can move around comfortably at almost any hour with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Crestwood Gardens is an established residential enclave situated in northeastern Yonkers near the Tuckahoe and Eastchester borders. It offers a classic suburban atmosphere with tree-lined streets, easy commuter rail access via Metro-North, and close proximity to the commercial corridors of Central Park Avenue.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Commuter-Friendly
Walking and biking in Crestwood Gardens
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs in the area, but cyclists have direct recreational access to the paved, multi-use Bronx River Pathway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low violent and property crime rates compared to broader Yonkers and regional averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties fostering community stability
- Strong socioeconomic indicators including low poverty rates and high median household incomes
Cons
- Heavily reliant on personal vehicles for retail, dining, and daily errands
- Hilly terrain and occasional lack of continuous sidewalks on residential side streets
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked car break-ins and porch package theft
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Crestwood Gardens, as it is a quiet single-family residential community with no encampments or panhandling.
What Crestwood Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with residents walking dogs and commuters heading toward the Metro-North station.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and peaceful residential atmosphere with school buses and light neighborhood traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and residential, feeling very secure for walks, though interior residential lighting can be sparse.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are virtually empty and asleep, maintaining a high level of safety with minimal nighttime incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Westchester County Bee-Line Bus routes (including Routes 8 and 20) connect to nearby retail corridors, while the Metro-North Harlem Line at Crestwood Station provides a direct ~35-minute commute to Grand Central Terminal.
Residential street parking is generally free and easy to find, though commuter parking lots near the Crestwood train station require municipal permits.
Things to do in Crestwood Gardens
- Walk, run, or bike along the nearby multi-use Bronx River Pathway.
- Relax or enjoy outdoor recreation and playgrounds at neighboring Schultz Field and Welty Park.
- Explore local Italian delis, pizzerias, and specialty restaurants along the Tuckahoe and Central Park Avenue corridors.
Local favorites
- Silvio's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Longstanding neighborhood favorite offering traditional pasta dishes, classic entrees, and thin-crust pizza.
- San Martino Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (310)Cozy, traditional white-tablecloth Italian venue serving house-made pastas, seafood, and veal classics.
- Crestwood Cafe · Cafe & Deli · 4.4★ (185)Friendly neighborhood corner spot serving hearty breakfast sandwiches, fresh coffee, and classic deli lunches.
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Common questions about Crestwood Gardens
Is Crestwood Gardens safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Crestwood Gardens a good place to live?
On safety, Crestwood Gardens scores 89/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Crestwood Gardens?
Walk score 52/100 and bike score 38/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Crestwood Gardens are safer?
Waverly (Eastchester) (93) score higher nearby.
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