Elmont, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Elmont, NY Crime & Safety

Is Elmont, NY safe to live in?

Based on the most recent 2026 data, Elmont earns a city-wide safety rating of B (Safe), and every analyzed neighborhood in the area scores either an A or a B — meaning 100% of Elmont's neighborhoods fall into the "safe" tier. North Valley Stream leads with an A- grade, while the Elmont neighborhood itself holds a solid B. Over the last 90 days, 1,283 total incidents were recorded across the community. The largest share was theft at 23% (299 incidents), followed by arrests at 20% (261) and assault at 18% (237). While no suburb is crime-free, Elmont's profile skews heavily toward property-related incidents rather than violent crime, which is a meaningful distinction for families evaluating where to live.

What is the actual crime rate in Elmont, and what types of crime are most common?

In the 90-day window ending April 19, 2026, Elmont recorded 1,283 total crime incidents. Breaking that down by category:

• Theft — 23% (299 incidents): The single most common incident type, consistent with many suburban Long Island communities.
• Arrests — 20% (261): A high arrest share relative to incidents can reflect active local policing.
• Assault — 18% (237): The leading violent-crime category, though still a minority of overall incidents.
• Vandalism — 14% (176): Property damage is the fourth-most-reported concern.
• Retail Theft — 8% (100): A notable sub-category of theft, likely tied to commercial corridors.
• Motor Vehicle Theft — 7% (91): Vehicle security remains a practical concern for residents.
• Fraud — 6% (83): Financial and identity-related fraud rounds out the mid-tier categories.
• Burglary — 3% (36): The least frequent category, suggesting home break-ins are relatively rare.

Combined, property-related crimes (theft, retail theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary, vandalism, and fraud) account for roughly 61% of all incidents, while assault makes up the bulk of the violent-crime share at 18%.

Which Elmont neighborhoods have the lowest crime rates?

Of the two neighborhoods analyzed in the 2026 data, North Valley Stream earns the top safety grade of A-. With a population of approximately 17,268 and a median household income of $127,941, North Valley Stream consistently demonstrates the lowest crime risk in the Elmont area. The Elmont neighborhood itself grades out at B — still firmly in the "safe" tier — with a population of about 34,335 and a median income of $115,921. Notably, neither neighborhood grades below a B, which means there are zero C, D, or F-rated zones in the analyzed data. For residents prioritizing the lowest possible crime exposure, North Valley Stream's A- rating makes it the standout choice.

Is Elmont a good place to buy a home or raise a family?

From a safety-and-economics standpoint, the data makes a compelling case. Elmont's median home value sits at $427,161, and the median household income is $100,923 — both figures that suggest a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community. The poverty rate is just 6.4%, well below many comparable suburban areas. On the crime side, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods score B or better, and the most prevalent crime types are property offenses (theft at 23%, vandalism at 14%) rather than violent crimes. Burglary — often the crime families worry most about — accounts for only 3% of all incidents (36 cases in 90 days). The unemployment rate of 7.1% is worth monitoring, but the overall picture — strong incomes, high home values, low poverty, and safe neighborhood grades — positions Elmont as a solid choice for families and long-term homeowners on Long Island.

How does Elmont's overall crime grade compare to its neighborhood-level grades?

This is an important nuance. Elmont carries an overall crime grade of D+ at the city level, yet both of its analyzed neighborhoods — North Valley Stream (A-) and Elmont (B) — score significantly higher. The city-level D+ grade reflects broader contextual factors used in the scoring model, such as regional crime comparisons and density-adjusted metrics, while the neighborhood-level grades represent on-the-ground safety conditions experienced by residents day to day. The population density of 4,104 people per square mile and a median rent of $1,767 contribute to the urban-density inputs that can weigh on city-level scores. Prospective residents should weigh both data points: the city-wide D+ signals that Elmont sits in a higher-crime regional context, but the neighborhood-level A- and B grades confirm that the places where people actually live and walk are measurably safer than that aggregate figure implies.