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Is Great Neck, New York Safe?

Population 11,141 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,141, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Great Neck earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,431 per 100K.

Great Neck Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreat NeckNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate202.9320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1924.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate132.0--268.2
Theft Rate1431.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate438.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

203/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1925/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Great Neck

Violent crime in Great Neck is well below the national average. The rate of 202.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1924.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,431 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Great Neck Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault132
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,431
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft438
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Great Neck Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Great Neck
202.9
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Great Neck
1924.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Neck Safety

Is Great Neck safe?
Not especially. Great Neck earns a C with a crime rate of 212.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Great Neck?
212.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 202.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1924.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Great Neck safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Great Neck 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 Great Neck?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Great Neck generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Great Neck police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Great Neck?
Crime rates have held steady in Great Neck, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Great Neck compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Great Neck ranks behind about 66% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Great Neck to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Great Neck?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Great Neck?
202.9 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (132), robbery (41), and murder (4.0) 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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