Hampton Bays, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Hampton Bays Crime & Safety

Is Hampton Bays safe?

Hampton Bays earns an overall crime grade of B- on our 2026 crime map, while its primary analyzed neighborhood — also called Hampton Bays — holds a strong A- safety rating. That A- grade places it in the top tier of Long Island coastal communities. Across all neighborhoods analyzed, 100% receive an A grade, meaning not a single area falls into the B, C, D, or F range. With a population of 14,684, a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, and a poverty rate of just 8.7%, the socioeconomic indicators that typically correlate with higher crime are largely absent here. Routine precautions — locking vehicles, being aware of surroundings near commercial strips — remain worthwhile, but the data consistently supports Hampton Bays as a very safe place to live and visit.

What is the crime rate in Hampton Bays compared to similar communities?

Hampton Bays carries an overall crime grade of B-, yet its neighborhood-level safety rating climbs to Very Safe (A) — a distinction worth understanding. The B- overall grade reflects regional comparisons that factor in seasonal population swings common to Hamptons communities, while the A-level neighborhood grade reflects day-to-day resident experience. The Hampton Bays neighborhood itself scores an A-, and it accounts for roughly 10,465 of the community's 14,684 residents. With a median household income of $90,798 and a median home value of $511,606, Hampton Bays sits well above national averages on the economic stability measures that research links to lower crime rates. In short, residents experience safety conditions consistent with an A-grade community on a daily basis.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Hampton Bays?

Based on 2026 crime map data, Hampton Bays is the top-rated — and only — neighborhood analyzed, earning a grade of A-. It is home to approximately 10,465 residents and records a median household income of $92,145, slightly above the community-wide median of $90,798. That income figure matters: neighborhoods with higher median incomes consistently show lower rates of property crime and vandalism. The grade distribution tells a clear story — 100% of analyzed neighborhoods fall in the A range, with 0% in the B, C, D, or F categories. For prospective homebuyers or renters weighing safety, every part of Hampton Bays covered by our crime map qualifies as a top-tier safe area.

Is Hampton Bays a good place to live in 2026?

The data makes a compelling case. Hampton Bays combines a Very Safe (A) city-wide safety rating with strong economic fundamentals: a $90,798 median household income, a $511,606 median home value, a 2.5% unemployment rate (well below the national average), and a 8.7% poverty rate. Median rent of $1,881 reflects a competitive but stable housing market. The population density of just 438 residents per square mile contributes to the uncrowded, low-stress environment that residents cite as a quality-of-life advantage. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A on our crime map and no neighborhoods rated D or F, Hampton Bays offers the kind of consistent, community-wide safety that families, retirees, and remote workers increasingly prioritize when choosing where to put down roots on Long Island's South Fork.

How does Hampton Bays' crime grade break down by neighborhood?

Our 2026 analysis covers 1 neighborhood within Hampton Bays, and the grade distribution is straightforward: Grade A: 100% of neighborhoods (1 of 1). No neighborhoods received a B, C, D, or F. The single analyzed area — Hampton Bays — holds an A- rating with a population of 10,465 and a median income of $92,145. The combined A+B "safe" share stands at 100%, meaning every resident in every mapped area lives in a neighborhood our crime data classifies as safe or better. This uniformity is relatively rare and reflects both effective local policing under the Town of Southampton Police Department and the community's tight-knit, engaged character.