Brookhaven, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Brookhaven crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Brookhaven crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Brookhaven crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Brookhaven crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Brookhaven_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	672 (estimate)	2,151	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.0	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	112.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	283.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	134 (estimate)	429	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	162.5	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,422.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	137.1	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	538 (estimate)	1,722	1,954

Brookhaven crime map

The Brookhaven crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Brookhaven as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Brookhaven crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Brookhaven crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Brookhaven crime rates are 71% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Brookhaven are 64% lower than the national average
In Brookhaven you have a 1 in 149 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Brookhaven is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Brookhaven has increased by 21%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Brookhaven

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Brookhaven is 1 in 747

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Brookhaven is 1 in 186

The chance of being a victim of crime in Brookhaven is 1 in 149

Year Over Year Crime In Brookhaven (per 100,000 people)

Brookhaven police department

Item	Brookhaven	New York	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	109,351	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.9	3.3

Sex offenders in New York

State	Total offenders	New York_/100K	National_/100K
New York	25,064	137	266

There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Northville village, NY	1,018	0	297	297
Eastport, NY	1,902	60	242	302
Village of the Branch, NY	1,794	60	242	302
Nissequogue, NY	1,599	60	242	302
Westhampton Beach, NY	1,869	60	242	302
Great River, NY	1,961	60	242	302
Head of the Harbor, NY	1,454	60	242	302
Brookhaven, NY	3,203	134	538	672

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Athens, PA	3,203	148	781	929
Coplay, PA	3,204	147	776	923
Howe, TX	3,204	191	629	820
Crockett, CA	3,205	195	912	1,107
Hartsdale, NY	3,205	249	1,001	1,250
Brookhaven, NY	3,203	134	538	672

Source: The Brookhaven, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.