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Is Lynbrook, New York Safe?

Population 20,855 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lynbrook is a smaller community of 20,855 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,098 per 100K.

Lynbrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLynbrookNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.3320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1718.32030.01,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1098.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1718/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lynbrook

Violent crime in Lynbrook is below the national average. The rate of 296.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1718.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,098 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lynbrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,098
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lynbrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynbrook
296.3
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynbrook
1718.3
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynbrook Safety

Is Lynbrook safe?
It depends on where in Lynbrook you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Lynbrook?
201.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1718.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lynbrook safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lynbrook 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 Lynbrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lynbrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lynbrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lynbrook?
Crime rates have held steady in Lynbrook, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Lynbrook compare to other cities in New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. Lynbrook isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is Lynbrook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lynbrook?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lynbrook?
296.3 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (52), and murder (2.0) 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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