The crime rate in Staten Island, NY is considerably higher than the US average. The violent crime rate in Staten Island is 53.6, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Staten Island is 59.9, much higher than the US average of 35.4. These figures demonstrate that Staten Island has a more pronounced problem with crime than most other areas of the country and should be addressed accordingly.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Staten Island violent crime is 53.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Staten Island property crime is 59.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Staten Island, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elizabeth, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.