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Is Glen Cove, New York Safe?

Population 28,190 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,190, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Glen Cove earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,713 per 100K.

Glen Cove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlen CoveNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2000.12030.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1713.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate505.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2000/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glen Cove

Violent crime in Glen Cove is below the national average. The rate of 222.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2000.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,713 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glen Cove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,713
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft505
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glen Cove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Cove
222.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glen Cove
2000.1
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Cove Safety

Is Glen Cove safe?
Not especially. Glen Cove earns a C with a crime rate of 222.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glen Cove?
222.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2000.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glen Cove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glen Cove's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,713 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glen Cove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glen Cove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glen Cove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glen Cove?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glen Cove's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Glen Cove compare to other cities in New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. Glen Cove isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is Glen Cove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Glen Cove?
Bad. A C grade and 222.2 per-thousand rate put Glen Cove below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 222 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glen Cove?
222.1 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (51), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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