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

Crime per Capita in Elmont

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

 

Elmont, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
C-
Other Crime Grade
A

$16.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for Elmont, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,401 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elmont 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 Elmont, NY Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Elmont ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Elmont's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elmont is 23.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elmont Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elmont varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Elmont, NY see the most incidents - about 173 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 58 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elmont, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Elmont for 2025 is $16,607,385. This translates to approximately $371 per resident and $1,401 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Elmont. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elmont Compared to Other Cities?

Elmont, NY: $371
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elmont is $371 per year, which is $93 less than the national average and $36 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elmont:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $352 more than in Elmont.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $248 less than in Elmont

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Elmont for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Elmont
Cost per Elmont Resident
Murder
$4.84 million
$108
Rape/Sexual Assault
$796,726
$18
Robbery
$1.47 million
$33
Assault
$3.47 million
$78
Kidnapping
$134,238
$3
Vehicle Theft
$1.38 million
$31
Burglary
$560,279
$13
Theft
$3.01 million
$67
Arson
$49,406
$1
Vandalism
$576,591
$13
Animal Cruelty
$46,503
$1
Drug Crimes
$143,641
$3
Identity Theft
$138,599
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$16,607,385
$371

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elmont, 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 Elmont totals $37,592,588 ($840 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $54,199,973 ($1,212 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 Elmont 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Elmont’s 44,733 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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Elmont 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 Elmont residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.699
Robbery
1.042
Rape
0.2937
Murder
0.0576
Total Violent Crime
4.092 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.00
Vehicle Theft
1.989
Burglary
1.381
Arson
0.0457
Total Property Crime
16.41 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0495
Drug Crimes
0.4341
Vandalism
1.804
Identity Theft
0.4003
Animal Cruelty
0.1405
Total "Other" Rate
2.829 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elmont 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
D
D-
D-
B+
B
B
C-
C-
C-
C
C
C
B-
C+
C+
B-
C-
C-
B-
D+
D+
D
D
D
B
B+
B+
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Elmont 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 Elmont, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 74% actual proficiency versus 62% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Elmont schools on SchoolGrade

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