Dover Plains Neighborhood

Is Dover Plains a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe9

Medium5

Low7

Other74

4 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape2

Child involved1

Assault0

Other1

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews in Dutchess County responded to a possible asthma-related breathing emergency involving an adult woman near Old Route (number withheld) in Wassaic, and to a separate possible fall with an arm injury involving an older man near Pine Hill Road in Pleasant Valley. One patient was transported with advanced life support to a hospital in Vassar.	Old Rte 22, Wassaic, NY 12592	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are responding to a possible foot injury on the first floor near Mechanic Street.	Mechanic St, Amenia, NY 12501	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Dover Plains for a woman found down in the roadway with a possible overdose. A later call about a person in the roadway appeared to involve the same patient, and the responding medical unit was canceled and returned to service.	Ketcham Pk, Dover Plains, NY 12522	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call at (number withheld) Park Drive for a female with abnormal breathing and nausea; unit 91 dispatched and responding.	Park Dr, Dover Plains, NY 12522	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 74-year-old male with rectal hemorrhage was reported near Springview Drive, across from Bush Hollow Road.	Springview Dr, Dover Plains, NY 12522	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible family disturbance at a home on Armenia Union Road in the Putnam area. A woman who called for help is hiding at a neighbor’s residence while grandparents and the mother are reportedly involved in a verbal fight. She was advised to wait at the end of the street in a red Ford pickup truck with hazard lights on.	Amenia Union Rd, Sharon, CT 06069	Domestic Dispute
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible two-vehicle crash near Amenia Union Road in Sharon, with multiple airbag deployments reported. Dispatch notes indicate that occupants, including those in a white Audi, are reporting no injuries, and a tow truck may be needed.	Amenia Union Rd, Sharon, CT 06069	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to the Dover Station One area for a priority call involving an elderly woman with rectal bleeding at a residence in the Nelly Hill Acres development near Nelly Hill Road.	Nellie Hill, Dover Plains, NY 12522	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders dispatched for a possible breathing difficulty involving a 16-year-old female near Brevi Drive, off North Nellie Hill Road.	Brevi Dr, Dover Plains, NY 12522	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent priority one for a 52-year-old woman with a possible seizure and abnormal breathing near Benson Road in the Wassaic Fire District. Another fire unit was told to disregard the call while the medic unit and local fire responders handled the incident.	Benson Rd, Wassaic, NY 12592	Medical Emergency

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Bachelor's Degree or Higher

22.65%

Per Capita Income

$31,846

Child Poverty Rate

30.46%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Dover Plains

Dover Plains is a small, ethnically diverse town in New York with a population of 1,322. It features a large stock of pre-World War II architecture.

The community has a mix of incomes, with a per capita income of $31,846 and a child poverty rate of 30.46%. Education levels are slightly above the national average.

Ethnically DiverseHistoric ArchitectureMixed IncomeSmall Town

Quick Facts

Foreign Born	27.67%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing details are limited, but the town is known for its historic homes and diverse population.

What buyers will notice right away

Dover Plains has many pre-World War II buildings, reflecting its long history.

Families and Lifestyle

Dover Plains features a mix of white- and blue-collar occupations and a diverse community.

Occupational Diversity — Residents work in a variety of fields including office support, food service, and legal occupations.

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	46.6%
Sales & Service Jobs	24.2%

Demographics

Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.65%
Per Capita Income	$31,846
Child Poverty Rate	30.46%
Foreign Born	27.67%
Romanian Ancestry	2.6%
Canadian Ancestry	1.9%
Languages Spoken	English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese