Mastic, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Mastic, NY

Is Mastic, NY safe to live in?

Mastic earns an overall crime grade of B on our composite index, but at the neighborhood level the picture is even brighter: both analyzed neighborhoods — Mastic and Poospatuck Reservation — receive Grade A ratings, placing 100% of the hamlet's neighborhoods in the top safety tier. That city-wide safety rating works out to a "Very Safe (A)" designation. For context, fewer than one in five U.S. communities achieve a Grade A safety rating, making Mastic an outlier in a positive sense. With a population of roughly 15,068 spread across about 1,506 residents per square mile, the community is dense enough to support active street life without the anonymity that can sometimes correlate with higher crime in larger urban centers.

What is the crime rate in Mastic, NY?

Rather than relying on raw numeric scores, our grading system converts crime data into letter grades for easier comparison. Mastic's two analyzed neighborhoods both land at Grade A (Mastic proper) and Grade A- (Poospatuck Reservation), meaning 100% of neighborhoods score in the A range — the highest possible tier. Zero neighborhoods fall into the B, C, D, or F categories. This distribution is exceptional: nationally, Grade A neighborhoods represent the safest segment of communities. Mastic's median household income of $94,175 and a poverty rate of just 9.6% are socioeconomic indicators that research consistently links to lower property and violent crime rates.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Mastic?

Based on the most recent data analyzed for 2026, both of Mastic's recognized neighborhoods rank at the very top of the safety scale:

• Mastic — Grade A. Home to approximately 14,300 residents and a median household income of $87,672, this is the hamlet's largest neighborhood and its safest by absolute population coverage.
• Poospatuck Reservation — Grade A-. A smaller community of roughly 290 residents with a median household income of $71,176. Despite its modest size, it maintains a top-tier safety grade, reflecting low incident rates relative to its population.

Together these two neighborhoods account for 100% of the Grade A or better designations across Mastic — an unusually uniform safety profile compared to most Suffolk County communities.

How does Mastic's safety compare to other Long Island communities?

Mastic's 100% Grade A neighborhood distribution is a standout figure. Many Long Island hamlets and villages see a mix of A, B, and C grades across their sub-areas, with higher-density corridors sometimes pulling down overall scores. Mastic bucks that trend: not a single neighborhood falls below an A-, and the combined "safe" rate (Grade A or B) sits at 100%. The hamlet's median home value of $266,910 and median rent of $1,908 reflect a community that is affordable relative to broader Long Island averages while still attracting households with above-average incomes — a combination that tends to support sustained neighborhood safety over time.

Does Mastic's unemployment rate affect its crime levels?

Mastic's unemployment rate of 8.9% is modestly above the national average, which might raise questions about crime risk. However, the neighborhood-level data tells a clear story: both Mastic and Poospatuck Reservation hold Grade A safety ratings despite this figure. Several factors help explain the disconnect. First, the median household income of $94,175 suggests that even households with one unemployed member often have other earners maintaining financial stability. Second, a poverty rate of 9.6% — while not negligible — is low enough that economic distress is not widespread across the community. Third, strong community cohesion in smaller hamlets like Mastic (population 15,068) often acts as a natural deterrent to crime independent of employment statistics.

Is Mastic a good place to buy a home from a safety perspective?

From a crime-data standpoint, the answer is strongly affirmative. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A or A-, buyers face minimal safety-related risk across virtually any part of the hamlet. The median home value of $266,910 is relatively accessible by Suffolk County standards, and the strong safety grades suggest that property values are supported — at least in part — by the area's low crime environment. Families with children often weight school-zone safety heavily; Mastic's Grade A profile across both the main neighborhood and Poospatuck Reservation means there are no lower-rated pockets to navigate around. The Very Safe (A) city-wide designation rounds out a compelling case for prospective homebuyers prioritizing security alongside affordability.