Shelter Island, NY is a small island located off the coast of Long Island, NY. The crime rate in this area is significantly lower than the national average; according to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Shelter Island is 8.6, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Shelter is 22.4 compared to an average of 35.4 for the nation as a whole. This makes Shelter Island a relatively safe place to live and visit compared to many other locations throughout the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shelter Island violent crime is 8.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Shelter Island property crime is 22.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.