Mastic Beach, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Mastic Beach, NY

Is Mastic Beach safe?

Mastic Beach earns a B- overall crime grade on our scale, and its one analyzed neighborhood — Mastic Beach proper — holds a Grade A (Very Safe) city-wide safety rating. That means 100% of the analyzed area falls into the safest tier. With a population of roughly 15,610 and a population density of about 1,230 residents per square mile, the community is relatively tight-knit, which tends to support lower crime levels. By comparison, many similarly sized Long Island communities score in the C or D range, making Mastic Beach a standout for personal safety. No community is entirely free of incidents, but the data consistently places Mastic Beach among the safer coastal towns in Suffolk County.

What is the crime rate in Mastic Beach?

Mastic Beach's crime profile earns a B- overall grade, with its primary neighborhood achieving a Grade A — the highest possible rating. To put that in perspective, 100% of neighborhoods analyzed received an A grade, and 0% fell into the B, C, D, or F tiers. The community's socioeconomic indicators provide useful context: a median household income of $84,805 and a median home value of $243,280 suggest a stable residential base, while an unemployment rate of 5.8% and a poverty rate of 14.6% reflect some economic pressure that is common across many Long Island communities. Despite those pressures, crime rates remain low, reinforcing the Grade A designation for the Mastic Beach neighborhood.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Mastic Beach?

The data covers one neighborhood — Mastic Beach — and it earns a Grade A, the top safety tier. This neighborhood is home to approximately 10,968 residents and carries a median income of $89,098, which is notably higher than the city-wide median of $84,805. That income advantage often correlates with lower property crime rates, as residents tend to invest more in home security and community infrastructure. Since 100% of analyzed areas score in the A range, there are no lower-rated pockets to steer clear of within the mapped zone. For the most granular view of where incidents have occurred, the interactive crime map on this page lets you filter by incident type and date range across the Mastic Beach area.

Is Mastic Beach a good place to live?

By most measurable indicators, yes. Mastic Beach combines a Grade A neighborhood safety rating with a median home value of $243,280 — relatively affordable for coastal Suffolk County — and a median rent of $1,752 per month. The $84,805 median household income provides solid purchasing power in that price range. The 5.8% unemployment rate is in line with regional norms, and while the 14.6% poverty rate indicates a segment of the population faces economic hardship, the community's Grade A crime performance suggests those challenges have not translated into elevated criminal activity. Families looking for a scenic, lower-crime coastal community with reasonable housing costs will find Mastic Beach worth serious consideration. The combined A+B safe-neighborhood rate of 100% means every part of the analyzed area meets the threshold for a safe living environment.

How does Mastic Beach compare to other New York communities on crime?

Mastic Beach's B- overall crime grade paired with a Grade A neighborhood-level safety rating positions it favorably against many New York State communities. Statewide, a significant share of cities and towns score in the C-to-D range on overall crime metrics, so a B- overall with 100% of neighborhoods graded A is a meaningful achievement. The community's relatively low population density of 1,230 people per square mile — far below urban centers like Hempstead or Brentwood — contributes to fewer opportunities for high-frequency street crime. Residents benefit from Suffolk County Police Department coverage, and the area's coastal geography naturally limits through-traffic, another factor associated with lower opportunistic crime. For a side-by-side comparison with neighboring Suffolk County communities, explore the crime map filters available on this page.

What types of crime should residents in Mastic Beach be aware of?

Even in a Grade A community like Mastic Beach, awareness matters. Coastal communities in Suffolk County most commonly see property-related incidents — including vehicle break-ins, package theft, and occasional residential burglaries — particularly during the summer months when seasonal foot traffic increases. Vandalism and quality-of-life offenses are the next most frequently reported category in comparable Long Island beach communities. Violent crime rates in Grade A neighborhoods are statistically very low, consistent with Mastic Beach's top-tier safety score. The interactive crime map on this page lets you toggle specific incident types — such as theft, assault, or vandalism — so you can see exactly where and when incidents have been recorded in the Mastic Beach area, giving you the most data-driven picture possible for your specific block or street.