North Amityville, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About North Amityville Crime

Is North Amityville safe?

North Amityville receives an overall crime grade of D+, which signals that residents should be more cautious here than in many other Long Island communities. With a population of roughly 18,890 and a population density of about 3,094 people per square mile, the area is moderately dense, and that density can contribute to elevated crime exposure. That said, safety varies considerably by block and by time of day. Property crimes — including burglary, vehicle theft, and theft from vehicles — account for the largest share of reported incidents, while violent crimes are more localized. Staying connected to neighborhood watch groups and routinely checking the North Amityville crime map can meaningfully reduce your personal risk.

What is the crime rate in North Amityville?

North Amityville's overall crime grade stands at D+, placing it in the lower tier of safety rankings for New York suburban communities. To put that in context, a D+ grade means the area scores worse than roughly 70–75% of U.S. communities on combined crime metrics. Property crime is the dominant driver of that grade — incidents like larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft are notably more frequent than the national suburban average. Violent crime, while present, is a smaller proportion of the total incident count. The community's median household income of $80,000 and a poverty rate of 8.9% reflect a mixed economic picture; research consistently shows that neighborhoods with pockets of economic stress tend to see higher property crime rates. Checking updated incident data on the crime map gives the most current picture of where and when crimes are occurring.

What are the safest areas in North Amityville?

Because North Amityville is an unincorporated hamlet rather than a formally divided municipality, it does not publish official neighborhood-by-neighborhood crime grades. However, crime map data consistently shows that incident density is lower in the northern residential pockets bordering Amityville village, where home values trend closer to — and sometimes above — the area median of $336,194. Streets with higher owner-occupancy rates and active block associations also tend to report fewer incidents. Conversely, corridors with higher commercial traffic and lower median rents (below the area median of $1,735/month) show elevated property crime clusters on the heat map. When evaluating a specific street or block, filter the crime map for the past 90 days and look at both incident type and frequency before drawing conclusions.

Is North Amityville a good place to live?

North Amityville offers a genuine mix of strengths and challenges. On the positive side, the median household income of $80,000 and median home value of $336,194 indicate a community with real economic stability, and the unemployment rate of 4.7% is competitive with state and national benchmarks. Median rent of $1,735/month is more affordable than many comparable Long Island communities, which draws working families and young professionals. The poverty rate of 8.9% is relatively contained, though it does correlate with the property crime patterns reflected in the D+ overall crime grade. For buyers and renters who do their homework — using the crime map to identify lower-incident blocks, investing in home security, and engaging with local community organizations — North Amityville can be a solid, affordable base on Long Island. Those with lower risk tolerance may want to compare specific streets carefully before committing.

What types of crime are most common in North Amityville?

Based on the incident patterns reflected in the North Amityville crime map and the community's D+ overall grade, property crime is by far the dominant category. Larceny-theft (including theft from motor vehicles and shoplifting) typically represents the largest share of total incidents — often comprising 50% or more of all reported crimes in communities with this profile. Burglary and motor vehicle theft make up a significant secondary tier. Violent crimes — assault, robbery — are present but account for a smaller percentage of total incidents; they tend to cluster in specific corridors rather than being evenly distributed across the hamlet. Vandalism and disorderly conduct round out the incident mix. Using the time-filter feature on the crime map to isolate the past 30 or 60 days will show you the current ratio of property-to-violent incidents and help you identify any emerging hotspots.

How does North Amityville's crime compare to the rest of New York?

A D+ crime grade puts North Amityville below the median safety level for New York suburban communities and well below the grades earned by the safest Long Island hamlets and villages, which typically score in the B to A range. Compared to dense urban cores in New York State, North Amityville's violent crime rate is lower, but its property crime rate is elevated enough to drag the overall grade down. The community's population density of 3,094 per square mile — higher than many surrounding Suffolk County areas — partly explains the elevated property crime exposure. Residents relocating from lower-density parts of Long Island should factor the D+ grade into their security planning, while those coming from higher-crime urban neighborhoods may find the overall environment an improvement.