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Is Freeport, New York Safe?

Population 44,174 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Freeport is a smaller community of 44,174 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,563 per 100K.

Freeport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFreeportNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1762.32030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1563.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate183.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1762/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Freeport

Violent crime in Freeport is close to the national average. The rate of 407.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1762.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,563 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Freeport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,563
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft183
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Freeport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freeport
407.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freeport
1762.3
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Freeport Safety

Is Freeport safe?
Not especially. Freeport earns a C with a crime rate of 216.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Freeport?
216.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1762.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Freeport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Freeport's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,563 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Freeport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Freeport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Freeport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Freeport?
No. Crime in Freeport has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Freeport compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Freeport ranks behind about 64% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Freeport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Freeport?
Bad. A C grade and 216.9 per-thousand rate put Freeport below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 407 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Freeport?
407.2 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (66), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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