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Is Rockville Centre, New York Safe?

Population 25,770 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rockville Centre has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,595 per 100K.

Rockville Centre Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRockville CentreNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate289.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.82030.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1595.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2305/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rockville Centre

Violent crime in Rockville Centre is below the national average. The rate of 289.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,595 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rockville Centre Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary286
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,595
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rockville Centre Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockville Centre
289.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockville Centre
2304.8
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rockville Centre Safety

Is Rockville Centre safe?
Not especially. Rockville Centre earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rockville Centre?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 289.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rockville Centre safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rockville Centre's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,595 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rockville Centre?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rockville Centre generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rockville Centre police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rockville Centre?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rockville Centre's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Rockville Centre compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Rockville Centre ranks behind about 83% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Rockville Centre to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rockville Centre?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Rockville Centre below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rockville Centre?
289.4 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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