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Is Massapequa Park, New York Safe?

Population 16,997 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Massapequa Park 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 1,957 per 100K.

Massapequa Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMassapequa ParkNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate414.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2219.02030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1957.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate230.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

414/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2219/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Massapequa Park

Violent crime in Massapequa Park is close to the national average. The rate of 414.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2219.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,957 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Massapequa Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary432
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,957
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft230
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Massapequa Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Massapequa Park
414.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Massapequa Park
2219.0
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massapequa Park Safety

Is Massapequa Park safe?
Not especially. Massapequa Park earns a D with a crime rate of 263.3 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 Massapequa Park?
263.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 414.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2219.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Massapequa Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Massapequa Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,957 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Massapequa Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Massapequa Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Massapequa Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Massapequa Park?
No. Crime in Massapequa Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Massapequa Park compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Massapequa Park ranks behind about 77% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Massapequa Park 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 Massapequa Park?
Bad. A D grade and 263.3 per-thousand rate put Massapequa Park below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 414 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Massapequa Park?
414.1 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (95), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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