The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bay Shore, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Bay Shore

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Bay Shore.

 

Bay Shore, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
D+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$12.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bay Shore, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,037 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bay Shore in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Bay Shore, NY Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Bay Shore ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Bay Shore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bay Shore is 23.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bay Shore Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bay Shore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 86 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Bay Shore, NY see the most incidents - about 223 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 45 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bay Shore, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Bay Shore for 2025 is $12,483,424. This translates to approximately $318 per resident and $1,037 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Bay Shore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bay Shore Compared to Other Cities?

Bay Shore, NY: $318
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bay Shore is $318 per year, which is $146 less than the national average and $17 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bay Shore:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $405 more than in Bay Shore.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $195 less than in Bay Shore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bay Shore for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bay Shore
Cost per Bay Shore Resident
Murder
$2.12 million
$54
Rape/Sexual Assault
$793,452
$20
Robbery
$1.60 million
$41
Assault
$2.72 million
$69
Kidnapping
$139,051
$4
Vehicle Theft
$1.06 million
$27
Burglary
$520,220
$13
Theft
$2.85 million
$73
Arson
$53,209
$1
Vandalism
$266,697
$7
Animal Cruelty
$28,705
$1
Drug Crimes
$148,992
$4
Identity Theft
$176,265
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$12,483,424
$318

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bay Shore, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Bay Shore totals $19,532,661 ($498 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $32,016,085 ($816 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bay Shore crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Bay Shore has 1, have the same problem. Of Bay Shore’s 39,238 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Bay Shore Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bay Shore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.409
Robbery
1.300
Rape
0.3335
Murder
0.0288
Total Violent Crime
4.072 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.04
Vehicle Theft
1.744
Burglary
1.462
Arson
0.0562
Total Property Crime
17.31 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0584
Drug Crimes
0.5133
Vandalism
0.9514
Identity Theft
0.5804
Animal Cruelty
0.0989
Total "Other" Rate
2.202 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bay Shore is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bay Shore.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B-
B-
B
C-
C
B
C
C
B+
C+
C+
A-
B+
B
B+
C
C+
B+
B-
C+
B+
B-
C+
A-
C+
B
C+
C-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bay Shore is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
A-
A-
B+
B
B
B+
B-
B-
D+
B+
B+
D
D+
D+
C
C
C
B+
B-
B-
C-
D
D
B-
B
B
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Bay Shore is as safe as the New York state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bay Shore, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bay Shore schools on SchoolGrade

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