Suffolk County, located in New York, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Suffolk County is only 8.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Suffolk County can feel relatively safe from violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the property crime rate in the county is slightly higher at 23.1, although still lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Overall, while crime is still a concern in Suffolk County, it is relatively low compared to other parts of the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Suffolk County violent crime is 8.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Suffolk County property crime is 23.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Suffolk, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New York, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New York, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.