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Is Long Beach, New York Safe?

Population 34,918 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Long Beach is a smaller community of 34,918 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,139 per 100K.

Long Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLong BeachNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1736.62030.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1139.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate165.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1737/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Long Beach

Violent crime in Long Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 360.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1736.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,139 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Long Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,139
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft165
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Long Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Beach
360.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Long Beach
1736.6
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Long Beach Safety

Is Long Beach safe?
Not especially. Long Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 209.7 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 Long Beach?
209.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1736.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Long Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Long Beach 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 Long Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Long Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Long Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Long Beach?
No. Crime in Long Beach has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Long Beach compare to other cities in New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. Long Beach isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is Long Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Long Beach?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Long Beach?
360.4 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (41), and murder (8.0) 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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