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Is Babylon, New York Safe?

Population 12,281 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,281, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Babylon earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,381 per 100K.

Babylon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBabylonNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1631.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate177.0--268.2
Theft Rate1381.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate155.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

194.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1631/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Babylon

Violent crime in Babylon is close to the national average. The rate of 314.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1631.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,381 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Babylon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault177
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary200
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,381
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft155
049% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Babylon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Babylon
314.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Babylon
1631.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Babylon Safety

Is Babylon safe?
It depends on where in Babylon you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Babylon?
194.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1631.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Babylon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Babylon has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Babylon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Babylon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Babylon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Babylon?
No. Crime in Babylon has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Babylon compare to other cities in New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. Babylon isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is Babylon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Babylon?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Babylon?
314.6 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (177), robbery (66), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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