Crime Safety Grade

A

Babylon, NY Crime Rate

Higher crime than 100% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Babylon Safe?

With an overall crime index of 193, Babylon has a 93% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 217. 100% of Babylon neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Babylon
193
New York Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
193
93% above average
Violent Crime
115
15% above average
Property Crime
84
16% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Babylon

1 in 217

Property crime: 1 in 298

Where Is It Safe in Babylon?

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Babylon Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 95% above avg
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 76% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 109 ▲ 9%
Assault Violent 195 ▲ 95%
Robbery Violent 42 ▼ 58%
Burglary Property 180 ▲ 80%
Larceny / Theft Property 48 ▼ 52%
Vehicle Theft Property 24 ▼ 76%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Babylon Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Oak Beach & Captree A 194
2 Gilgo A 191

Babylon Crime by Zip Code

11702
A Index: 91

Babylon Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
211,021
Median Income
$100,580
Home Value
$375,085
Median Rent
$1,749
Home Ownership
78%

Racial Demographics

White
88.8%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Babylon?
Babylon has an overall crime index of 193, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Babylon are rated A or B for safety.
Is Babylon safe to live in?
Babylon has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Babylon?
The safest neighborhoods in Babylon based on crime data include Oak Beach & Captree, and Gilgo. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Babylon crime compare to the national average?
Babylon's overall crime index is 193 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 93% higher than the typical US city.

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