Stony Brook University, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Stony Brook University 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 Stony Brook University 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 Stony Brook University 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 Stony Brook University crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Stony Brook University_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,431 (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)	485 (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)	1,946 (estimate)	1,722	1,954

Stony Brook University crime map

The Stony Brook University crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Stony Brook University 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 Stony Brook University crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Stony Brook University 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

Stony Brook University crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Stony Brook University are 31% higher than the national average
In Stony Brook University you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Stony Brook University is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Stony Brook University has increased by 21%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Stony Brook University

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Stony Brook University is 1 in 207

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Stony Brook University is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in Stony Brook University is 1 in 42

Year Over Year Crime In Stony Brook University (per 100,000 people)

Stony Brook University police department

Item	Stony Brook University	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}
Great River, NY	1,961	60	242	302
Head of the Harbor, NY	1,454	60	242	302
Village of the Branch, NY	1,794	60	242	302
Eatons Neck, NY	1,293	60	242	302
Nissequogue, NY	1,599	60	242	302
Bellport, NY	1,899	68	271	339
Brightwaters, NY	3,070	82	328	410
Stony Brook University, NY	8,574	485	1,946	2,431

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Berthoud, CO	8,574	433	2,773	3,206
Mount Pleasant, IA	8,574	424	1,284	1,708
Signal Mountain, TN	8,574	11	306	317
Hailey, ID	8,575	215	429	644
Hoquiam, WA	8,570	123	2,299	2,422
Stony Brook University, NY	8,574	485	1,946	2,431

Source: The Stony Brook University, 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.