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Is East Rockaway, New York Safe?

Population 10,096 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

East Rockaway is a smaller community of 10,096 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,414 per 100K.

East Rockaway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast RockawayNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1822.12030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate137.0--268.2
Theft Rate1414.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate181.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1822/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Rockaway

Violent crime in East Rockaway is below the national average. The rate of 240.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1822.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,414 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Rockaway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault137
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,414
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft181
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Rockaway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Rockaway
240.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Rockaway
1822.1
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Rockaway Safety

Is East Rockaway safe?
Not especially. East Rockaway earns a C with a crime rate of 206.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in East Rockaway?
206.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1822.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Rockaway safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Rockaway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Rockaway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Rockaway?
No. Crime in East Rockaway has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does East Rockaway compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. East Rockaway ranks behind about 62% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is East Rockaway to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in East Rockaway?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in East Rockaway?
240.4 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (137), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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