Oyster Bay, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Oyster Bay, NY

Is Oyster Bay, NY safe?

Oyster Bay ranks as Very Safe, earning an overall city-wide Safety Rating of A. In fact, 100% of the neighborhoods analyzed — including the Oyster Bay neighborhood itself — received an A-grade rating, meaning every area examined falls into the safest tier. To put that in perspective, the Grade A and B combined ("Safe") share of neighborhoods is 100%, with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. For a town of roughly 297,000 residents spread across Long Island's North Shore, that level of consistency is exceptional. While no community is entirely crime-free, Oyster Bay's data profile — a poverty rate of just 3.8% and unemployment of 4.4% — supports the kind of economic stability that correlates strongly with low crime.

What is the crime rate in Oyster Bay compared to national averages?

Oyster Bay's overall Crime Grade is C+ on a national scale, meaning it performs above average when benchmarked against all U.S. cities and towns. However, at the neighborhood level the picture is even more favorable: the Oyster Bay neighborhood earns a Grade A-, placing it among the safest communities in the country. The town's median household income of $132,216 — well above the U.S. median — and a poverty rate of only 3.8% are strong socioeconomic indicators that help keep crime rates low. Property crimes such as petty theft and vandalism represent the most common incident types in affluent suburban communities like this one, while violent crime remains rare.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Oyster Bay?

Based on the most recent crime map data, the Oyster Bay neighborhood is the top-ranked area, holding a Grade A- safety rating. With a population of approximately 6,208 and a median household income of $112,340, this community demonstrates the tight link between economic health and personal safety. Notably, it is also the highest-crime area identified in the analysis — and it still earns an A-minus, which underscores just how uniformly safe the entire town is. All 100% of analyzed neighborhoods fall into the A-grade tier, meaning there is no "higher-risk" pocket to avoid within the data set.

Is Oyster Bay a good place to live in 2026?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Oyster Bay is an outstanding place to live in 2026. Consider the key data points: a median household income of $132,216, a median home value of $559,025, a median rent of $2,066, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and a poverty rate of just 3.8%. Layer on top of that a city-wide Safety Rating of A (Very Safe) and a neighborhood-level grade of A- for the Oyster Bay area, and the case for living here becomes compelling. The population density of 1,108 residents per square mile keeps the town suburban in character — dense enough for walkable amenities, spacious enough for quiet streets. For families, professionals, and retirees, the combination of economic strength and low crime makes Oyster Bay one of Long Island's most desirable addresses.

How does Oyster Bay's crime grade work?

Crime grades on DoorProfit's crime map use a standard letter-grade scale (A through F) to make safety data instantly readable. An A grade signals the lowest crime risk — roughly the top tier of all U.S. communities analyzed. A B grade is still well above average, while C grades represent near-national-average crime levels. D and F grades indicate elevated or high crime risk. For Oyster Bay, the town carries an overall grade of C+ at the city level (reflecting national comparison benchmarks), while the Oyster Bay neighborhood itself scores A- — a distinction worth noting. The difference arises because city-level grades factor in a broader range of comparison data, whereas neighborhood grades reflect hyper-local incident density. In both cases, 100% of Oyster Bay's analyzed neighborhoods sit in the A-grade band, confirming a consistently safe environment across the entire town.