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Is Hempstead, New York Safe?

Population 59,819 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hempstead earns a D+ safety grade with 252.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 79% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,854 per 100K.

Hempstead Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHempsteadNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2117.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate311.0--268.2
Theft Rate1854.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate525.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2118/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hempstead

Violent crime in Hempstead is close to the national average. The rate of 407.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2117.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,854 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 311 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Hempstead Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault311
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery102
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary266
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,854
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft525
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hempstead Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hempstead
407.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hempstead
2117.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hempstead Safety

Is Hempstead safe?
Not especially. Hempstead earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.5 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 Hempstead?
252.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2117.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hempstead safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hempstead's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,854 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hempstead?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hempstead generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hempstead police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hempstead?
No. Crime in Hempstead has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hempstead compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Hempstead ranks behind about 87% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.5 per-thousand rate put Hempstead below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hempstead?
407.6 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (311), robbery (102), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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