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

Crime per Capita in Lake Grove

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

 

Lake Grove, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
C-
Other Crime Grade
A+

$2.91 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Grove, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $727 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lake Grove ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Lake Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Grove is 20.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Grove Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 7 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 143 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lake Grove, NY see the most incidents - about 98 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Grove, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Grove for 2025 is $2,911,906. This translates to approximately $243 per resident and $727 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lake Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Grove, NY: $243
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Grove is $243 per year, which is $221 less than the national average and $92 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Grove:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $480 more than in Lake Grove.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $120 less than in Lake Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Grove
Cost per Lake Grove Resident
Murder
$536,484
$45
Rape/Sexual Assault
$219,329
$18
Robbery
$241,212
$20
Assault
$486,105
$41
Kidnapping
$35,104
$3
Vehicle Theft
$229,527
$19
Burglary
$120,717
$10
Theft
$872,245
$73
Arson
$15,552
$1
Vandalism
$64,776
$5
Animal Cruelty
$5,567
$0
Drug Crimes
$35,900
$3
Identity Theft
$49,387
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$2,911,906
$243

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Grove, 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 Lake Grove totals $4,871,893 ($407 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,783,799 ($650 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 Lake Grove 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 northwest 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 Lake Grove has 3, have the same problem. Of Lake Grove’s 11,971 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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Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.414
Robbery
0.6406
Rape
0.3022
Murder
0.0238
Total Violent Crime
2.381 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.07
Vehicle Theft
1.238
Burglary
1.112
Arson
0.0538
Total Property Crime
16.47 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0484
Drug Crimes
0.4054
Vandalism
0.7574
Identity Theft
0.5330
Animal Cruelty
0.0629
Total "Other" Rate
1.807 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Grove 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
A
A
A
B
B+
B+
B-
A
A
C+
B-
B-
C+
A-
A-
C+
D-
D-
B+
B
B
B
B
B
A-
B+
B+
B+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Grove is safer than 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 Lake Grove, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 78% actual proficiency versus 71% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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