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Is Patchogue, New York Safe?

Population 12,486 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,486, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Patchogue earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,097 per 100K.

Patchogue Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPatchogueNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.9320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1816.32030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1097.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate385.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1816/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Patchogue

Violent crime in Patchogue is close to the national average. The rate of 382.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1816.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,097 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Patchogue Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,097
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft385
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Patchogue Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Patchogue
382.9
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Patchogue
1816.3
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Patchogue Safety

Is Patchogue safe?
Not especially. Patchogue earns a C with a crime rate of 219.9 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 Patchogue?
219.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1816.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Patchogue safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Patchogue's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,097 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Patchogue?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Patchogue generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Patchogue police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Patchogue?
Crime rates have held steady in Patchogue, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Patchogue compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Patchogue ranks behind about 62% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Patchogue 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 Patchogue?
Bad. A C grade and 219.9 per-thousand rate put Patchogue below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Patchogue?
382.9 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) 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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