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Is Lindenhurst, New York Safe?

Population 27,258 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lindenhurst runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,365 per 100K.

Lindenhurst Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLindenhurstNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2203.12030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate294.0--268.2
Theft Rate1365.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2203/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lindenhurst

Violent crime in Lindenhurst is close to the national average. The rate of 405.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2203.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,365 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lindenhurst Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault294
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,365
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lindenhurst Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindenhurst
405.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lindenhurst
2203.1
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lindenhurst Safety

Is Lindenhurst safe?
Not especially. Lindenhurst earns a D with a crime rate of 260.8 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 Lindenhurst?
260.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2203.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lindenhurst safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lindenhurst's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,365 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lindenhurst?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lindenhurst generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lindenhurst police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lindenhurst?
Crime rates have held steady in Lindenhurst, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lindenhurst compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Lindenhurst ranks behind about 80% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lindenhurst to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lindenhurst?
Bad. A D grade and 260.8 per-thousand rate put Lindenhurst below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lindenhurst?
405.2 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (294), robbery (92), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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