Is Poughkeepskie a safe place to live? (Poughkeepsie: 2014, crime)

[cassie456]

Hi, considering relocating from the west coast and wanted to learn more about Poughkeepskie. I've read conflicting stories: that it's one of the safest cities in NY to it's one with the highest crime rate. These articles are 2013-2014. Is it an unsafe place to live?

[BeyondBasic]

I live here now. truthfully town of Poughkeepsie is nice, but taxes are VERY high. City has its rough spots but truthfully is not all that bad to be, but I grew up in the South Bronx. Poughkeepsie does have gang activity, drug activity, etc but if you mind your business your fine. other than a couple streets I would say to avoid if your new the rest is fine. but be warned jobs, economy, schools, etc suck so why your choosing this area is beyond me.

[Byron1022]

City of Poughkeepsie has crime problems, but the town of Poughkeepsie is fine, with every kind of amenities all around the area, that make the place very livable.