Nassau County, NY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Nassau County in NY is served by 23 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 29,389 violent crimes and 55,699 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.2 per 100k residents, which is 88.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.7 per 100k, 76.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29,389 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,327 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,641 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55,699 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,310 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents47,881 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,333 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime12.2A29389106.2-88.5%
Property Crime38.7A55699163.6-76.3%
Homicide0.1A740.5-85.3%
Rape0.0A2863.5-99.4%
Robbery1.1A23275.8-81.1%
Aggravated Assault1.9A564122.3-91.6%
Burglary3.7A431024.0-84.5%
Larceny25.7A47881116.4-77.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.0A333322.2-59.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Nassau County Police Department

Glen Cove Police Department

Glen Cove, NY

Long Beach Police Department

Long Beach, NY

Floral Park Village Police Department

Floral Park Village, NY

Freeport Village Police Department

Freeport Village, NY

Garden City Village Police Department

Garden City Village, NY

Hempstead Village Police Department

Hempstead Village, NY

Lynbrook Village Police Department

Lynbrook Village, NY

Rockville Centre Village Police Department

Rockville Centre Village, NY

Great Neck Estates Village Police Department

Great Neck Estates Village, NY

Sands Point Village Police Department

Sands Point Village, NY

Malverne Village Police Department

Malverne Village, NY

Kensington Village Police Department

Kensington Village, NY

Old Westbury Village Police Department

Old Westbury Village, NY

Kings Point Village Police Department

Kings Point Village, NY

Centre Island Village Police Department

Centre Island Village, NY

Port Washington Police Department

Port Washington, NY

Lake Success Village Police Department

Lake Success Village, NY

Old Brookville Village Police Department

Old Brookville Village, NY

Oyster Bay Cove Village Police Department

Oyster Bay Cove Village, NY

Muttontown

Brookville

State Police: Nassau County