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Is Lake Grove, New York Safe?

Population 11,168 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lake Grove is a smaller community of 11,168 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,329 per 100K.

Lake Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake GroveNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1965.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate158.0--268.2
Theft Rate1329.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1966/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Grove

Violent crime in Lake Grove is below the national average. The rate of 281.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1965.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,329 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault158
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,329
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Grove
281.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Grove
1965.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Grove Safety

Is Lake Grove safe?
Not especially. Lake Grove earns a C with a crime rate of 224.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lake Grove?
224.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1965.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Grove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Grove's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,329 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Grove?
No. Crime in Lake Grove has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Lake Grove compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Lake Grove ranks behind about 78% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lake Grove?
Bad. A C grade and 224.7 per-thousand rate put Lake Grove below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Grove?
281.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (158), robbery (70), and murder (6.0) 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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