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

Crime per Capita in Lake Ronkonkoma

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

 

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C
Other Crime Grade
A+

$3.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $710 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lake Ronkonkoma ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Lake Ronkonkoma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Ronkonkoma is 18.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Ronkonkoma Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Ronkonkoma varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY see the most incidents - about 64 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Ronkonkoma for 2025 is $3,823,530. This translates to approximately $254 per resident and $710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lake Ronkonkoma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

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

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY: $254
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Ronkonkoma is $254 per year, which is $210 less than the national average and $81 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Ronkonkoma:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $469 more than in Lake Ronkonkoma.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $132 less than in Lake Ronkonkoma

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Ronkonkoma for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Ronkonkoma
Cost per Lake Ronkonkoma Resident
Murder
$785,167
$52
Rape/Sexual Assault
$276,443
$18
Robbery
$363,187
$24
Assault
$735,075
$49
Kidnapping
$47,736
$3
Vehicle Theft
$349,204
$23
Burglary
$167,380
$11
Theft
$878,179
$58
Arson
$20,211
$1
Vandalism
$103,666
$7
Animal Cruelty
$7,775
$1
Drug Crimes
$45,284
$3
Identity Theft
$44,224
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$3,823,530
$254

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Ronkonkoma totals $6,928,506 ($461 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,752,036 ($715 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 Ronkonkoma 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 central 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 Ronkonkoma has 2, have the same problem. Of Lake Ronkonkoma’s 15,031 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 Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.703
Robbery
0.7682
Rape
0.3033
Murder
0.0278
Total Violent Crime
2.802 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.28
Vehicle Theft
1.500
Burglary
1.228
Arson
0.0557
Total Property Crime
14.06 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0524
Drug Crimes
0.4073
Vandalism
0.9654
Identity Theft
0.3801
Animal Cruelty
0.0699
Total "Other" Rate
1.875 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Ronkonkoma is lower 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-
C
C
C
C-
C-
C+
C-
C-
B
B-
B-
C+
C
C
C+
B-
B-
D-
D-
D-
B+
B
B
C
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 80% actual proficiency versus 71% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Ronkonkoma schools on SchoolGrade

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