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Is Valley Stream, New York Safe?

Population 40,379 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Valley Stream is a smaller community of 40,379 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,345 per 100K.

Valley Stream Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricValley StreamNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.2320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1345.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate256.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1988/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Valley Stream

Violent crime in Valley Stream is below the national average. The rate of 226.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,345 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Valley Stream Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,345
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft256
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Valley Stream Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Valley Stream
226.2
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Valley Stream
1987.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Stream Safety

Is Valley Stream safe?
Not especially. Valley Stream earns a C with a crime rate of 221.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Valley Stream?
221.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Valley Stream safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Valley Stream's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,345 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Valley Stream?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Valley Stream generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Valley Stream police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Valley Stream?
No. Crime in Valley Stream has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Valley Stream compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Valley Stream ranks behind about 77% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Valley Stream to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Valley Stream?
Bad. A C grade and 221.4 per-thousand rate put Valley Stream below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 226 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Valley Stream?
226.2 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (43), and murder (4.0) 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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