East Hampton, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in East Hampton, NY

Is East Hampton safe?

East Hampton earns an overall city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A), making it one of the more secure communities on Long Island. All four analyzed neighborhoods received grades of B+ or higher — 75% earned an A-range grade (Northwest Harbor at A, Wainscott at A, and Springs at A-), while the remaining 25% received a B+ grade (East Hampton North). That means 100% of neighborhoods fall into the combined Safe category (A or B), with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. Residents and seasonal visitors can feel confident moving through areas like Northwest Harbor and Wainscott, which represent the town's safest pockets, and even East Hampton North — the lowest-ranked neighborhood — still sits firmly in above-average safety territory.

What is the crime rate in East Hampton?

East Hampton's overall crime grade is B- at the city level, but neighborhood-level data tells a notably more positive story. When the four analyzed neighborhoods are graded individually, 75% achieve an A grade and 25% achieve a B+ grade — reflecting very low day-to-day criminal activity across the town. Northwest Harbor, with a median household income of $130,818, and Wainscott, at $110,089, both hold Grade A ratings, consistent with their low population densities and affluent demographics. Springs (Grade A-, population 5,183) and East Hampton North (Grade B+, population 3,954) round out the picture. Compared to national benchmarks, East Hampton's crime profile is well below average, particularly for property crime — the category most relevant to a coastal resort community with seasonal fluctuations in population.

What are the safest neighborhoods in East Hampton?

Based on 2026 crime data, the four safest neighborhoods in East Hampton rank as follows:

1. Northwest Harbor — Grade A: The top-ranked neighborhood, with a population of 2,764 and the highest median household income in town at $130,818. Its low density (the town overall sits at just 114 residents per square mile) contributes to minimal criminal activity.
2. Wainscott — Grade A: A small enclave of 569 residents with a median income of $110,089. Its compact, tight-knit character keeps crime rates extremely low.
3. Springs — Grade A-: The most populous of the top-rated neighborhoods at 5,183 residents, Springs carries a median income of $90,083 and maintains an A- grade — only a narrow margin below a full A.
4. East Hampton North — Grade B+: With 3,954 residents and a median income of $77,392, East Hampton North is the most densely populated and economically diverse of the four neighborhoods, which may account for its slightly lower — though still strong — B+ grade.

Notably, no neighborhood in East Hampton received a grade below B+, which is uncommon even among affluent communities.

Is East Hampton a good place to live?

By nearly every measurable indicator, East Hampton ranks as an excellent place to live. The median household income is $107,917 — well above the national median — and the median home value sits at $883,579, reflecting sustained demand for housing in the area. The unemployment rate of 2.6% is among the lowest in New York State, and while the poverty rate of 11.3% is worth noting, it is partly attributable to the town's seasonal workforce dynamics. On the safety front, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods grade B+ or higher, and the city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). The median rent of $2,290 reflects a premium market, but residents gain access to low crime, strong schools, and a high quality of life. Families, retirees, and remote workers consistently cite East Hampton's combination of natural beauty and community safety as top reasons for choosing to settle here.

How does East Hampton's safety compare across its neighborhoods?

East Hampton shows remarkable consistency in safety across all four analyzed neighborhoods — a distinction that sets it apart from many comparably sized towns. The grade spread runs only from A (Northwest Harbor, Wainscott) to B+ (East Hampton North), a narrow range that signals town-wide low crime rather than isolated pockets of safety. Specifically, 3 out of 4 neighborhoods (75%) hold A-range grades, and the single B+ neighborhood (East Hampton North) still outperforms the national average by a significant margin. There are no C, D, or F-rated neighborhoods in the dataset — meaning residents in every part of town benefit from a consistently safe environment. The income gradient across neighborhoods (from $77,392 in East Hampton North to $130,818 in Northwest Harbor) does correspond loosely with grade differences, but even the lower end of that spectrum produces above-average safety outcomes.