Shirley, NY, a small town located in Suffolk County, has seen a decrease in crime rates in recent years. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate is 15.3, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This shows that the efforts of law enforcement and community leaders are making a positive impact in keeping the community safe. However, the property crime rate in Shirley is still slightly higher than the national average, at 29.5 compared to 35.4. While this may be a concern for residents, it is important to note that this is still a significant improvement from previous years. With continued efforts to prevent crime and promote a safe environment, Shirley, NY is on track to becoming a safer and more peaceful community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shirley violent crime is 15.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Shirley property crime is 29.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shirley, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Riverhead, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Riverhead, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.