Wyandanch, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Wyandanch, NY Crime & Safety

Is Wyandanch, NY safe?

Yes — Wyandanch earns a city-wide Safety Rating of A (Very Safe) when its neighborhoods are evaluated together. Every single neighborhood analyzed falls into the safe category: 100% of Wyandanch neighborhoods received either an A or B grade, with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. Wheatley Heights leads with a straight A, while the core Wyandanch neighborhood holds a solid B+. That means whether you're considering the leafy streets of Wheatley Heights or the central Wyandanch community, you're looking at areas that rank among the safer places in Suffolk County. The overall crime grade for the broader Wyandanch area is a C, which reflects regional context, but at the neighborhood level the picture is notably positive.

What is the crime rate in Wyandanch, NY?

Wyandanch's crime profile is best understood through its neighborhood-level grades rather than a single number. The two neighborhoods analyzed break down as follows: 50% of neighborhoods earned an A grade and 50% earned a B grade, putting the combined A+B (safe) share at 100%. The city carries an overall crime grade of C, which places it in a middle tier regionally — but that grade is pulled by broader area comparisons rather than hyperlocal conditions. At the street level, residents in both Wheatley Heights (Grade A) and the Wyandanch neighborhood (Grade B+) experience meaningfully lower crime exposure than the regional average would suggest. Socioeconomic context matters here too: the median household income is $77,083 and the poverty rate is 19.3%, factors that researchers consistently link to crime patterns.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Wyandanch?

Based on 2026 crime data, the two safest neighborhoods in Wyandanch are:

1. Wheatley Heights — Grade A: Home to approximately 5,062 residents, Wheatley Heights is the top-ranked neighborhood in the area. Its median household income of $121,342 — well above the Wyandanch-wide median of $77,083 — correlates with its strong safety profile. It is the only neighborhood in the analysis to achieve a full A rating.
2. Wyandanch (core neighborhood) — Grade B+: With a population of roughly 11,685 and a median income of $78,698, the central Wyandanch neighborhood earns a B+. While it ranks second between the two areas analyzed, a B+ still places it firmly in the safe tier — no neighborhoods in Wyandanch scored below a B.

Together, these two neighborhoods account for 100% of the A+B safe classification, making Wyandanch's local neighborhood landscape more reassuring than its overall C grade might initially suggest.

How does Wheatley Heights compare to the Wyandanch neighborhood for safety?

The gap between the two is real but modest. Wheatley Heights holds a Grade A — the highest possible rating — while the Wyandanch neighborhood sits at B+, just one step below. The income difference is more pronounced: Wheatley Heights residents have a median household income of $121,342, compared to $78,698 in the core Wyandanch area — a gap of roughly $42,600. Both neighborhoods are classified as safe, and neither falls into the C, D, or F tiers. For families weighing their options, Wheatley Heights offers the highest safety grade, while Wyandanch proper provides a strong B+ with a larger community of about 11,685 residents.

Is Wyandanch a good place to live in 2026?

For many households, yes. Here's a data snapshot of what life in Wyandanch looks like in 2026:

• Median Household Income: $77,083
• Median Home Value: $294,177
• Median Rent: $1,528/month
• Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
• Poverty Rate: 19.3%
• Population Density: 2,068 residents per sq mi
• Neighborhood Safety: 100% of neighborhoods rated A or B

The poverty rate of 19.3% and unemployment rate of 5.7% signal real economic pressures for a portion of the community, and these factors are worth weighing. However, the neighborhood-level safety grades — an A in Wheatley Heights and a B+ in the core Wyandanch area — indicate that day-to-day safety is not a primary concern for most residents. The median home value of $294,177 also reflects relative affordability compared to broader Long Island markets, making Wyandanch an accessible entry point for first-time buyers seeking a community with solid safety ratings.

What do the crime letter grades mean on the Wyandanch crime map?

The letter grades on DoorProfit's Wyandanch crime map follow a standard A-through-F scale and reflect each neighborhood's crime level relative to national and regional benchmarks. An A grade means a neighborhood is among the safest — this is where Wheatley Heights lands. A B grade (including B+) indicates a safe neighborhood with crime levels below average — that's the Wyandanch core neighborhood. Grades of C, D, and F reflect progressively higher crime exposure. Critically, 0% of Wyandanch's analyzed neighborhoods fall into the C, D, or F tiers, which distinguishes Wyandanch from many comparably sized communities. The city-wide overall grade of C reflects a broader geographic or composite measure and should be read alongside the neighborhood-specific A and B+ grades for the most accurate picture.