Brightwaters, NY, a small village on Long Island, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate is 7.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime, such as theft and burglary, is also lower than the US average at 17. However, this does not mean that Brightwaters is completely free of crime. In recent years, there have been several incidents of violent crime, including assaults and robberies. Despite its lower crime rates, the community of Brightwaters remains vigilant and works together to ensure the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Brightwaters violent crime is 7.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Brightwaters property crime is 17.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Brightwaters, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ocean Beach, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ocean Beach, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.