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Is Mineola, New York Safe?

Population 21,376 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mineola is a smaller community of 21,376 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,768 per 100K.

Mineola Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMineolaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2091.52030.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1768.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2092/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mineola

Violent crime in Mineola is close to the national average. The rate of 362.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2091.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,768 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mineola Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary383
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,768
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mineola Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mineola
362.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mineola
2091.5
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mineola Safety

Is Mineola safe?
Not especially. Mineola earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.4 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 Mineola?
245.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2091.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mineola safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mineola's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,768 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mineola?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mineola generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mineola police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mineola?
Crime rates have held steady in Mineola, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Mineola compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Mineola ranks behind about 81% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mineola to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mineola?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.4 per-thousand rate put Mineola below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mineola?
362.2 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (55), and murder (7.0) 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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