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Is Garden City, New York Safe?

Population 23,043 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,043, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Garden City earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,421 per 100K.

Garden City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarden CityNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1844.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate310.0--268.2
Theft Rate1421.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate261.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1845/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garden City

Violent crime in Garden City is close to the national average. The rate of 381.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1844.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,421 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 310 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Garden City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault310
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,421
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft261
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garden City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
381.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garden City
1844.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garden City Safety

Is Garden City safe?
Not especially. Garden City earns a C with a crime rate of 222.6 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 Garden City?
222.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1844.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garden City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Garden City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,421 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Garden City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garden City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garden City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garden City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Garden City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Garden City compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Garden City ranks behind about 68% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Garden City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Garden City?
Bad. A C grade and 222.6 per-thousand rate put Garden City below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Garden City?
381.2 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (310), robbery (49), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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