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

Crime per Capita in North Massapequa

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

 

North Massapequa, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
C-
Other Crime Grade
A+

$5.12 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Massapequa, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $743 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. North Massapequa ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to North Massapequa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Massapequa is 20.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Massapequa Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Massapequa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of North Massapequa, NY see the most incidents - about 63 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Massapequa, NY

The total projected cost of crime in North Massapequa for 2025 is $5,117,046. This translates to approximately $258 per resident and $743 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in North Massapequa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Massapequa Compared to Other Cities?

North Massapequa, NY: $258
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Massapequa is $258 per year, which is $206 less than the national average and $77 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Massapequa:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $465 more than in North Massapequa.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $135 less than in North Massapequa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Massapequa for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Massapequa
Cost per North Massapequa Resident
Murder
$1.32 million
$67
Rape/Sexual Assault
$387,806
$20
Robbery
$548,128
$28
Assault
$396,920
$20
Kidnapping
$76,376
$4
Vehicle Theft
$521,919
$26
Burglary
$216,925
$11
Theft
$1.37 million
$69
Arson
$24,550
$1
Vandalism
$114,107
$6
Animal Cruelty
$9,687
$0
Drug Crimes
$58,903
$3
Identity Theft
$70,862
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$5,117,046
$258

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Massapequa, 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 North Massapequa totals $11,037,233 ($556 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,154,279 ($814 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 North Massapequa 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 have the same problem. Of North Massapequa’s 19,845 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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North Massapequa 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 North Massapequa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6964
Robbery
0.8781
Rape
0.3223
Murder
0.0354
Total Violent Crime
1.932 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.32
Vehicle Theft
1.698
Burglary
1.205
Arson
0.0512
Total Property Crime
16.28 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0635
Drug Crimes
0.4013
Vandalism
0.8049
Identity Theft
0.4613
Animal Cruelty
0.0660
Total "Other" Rate
1.797 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Massapequa 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
C
D+
D+
C
B-
B-
B
A-
A-
B+
A+
A+
B
A
A
F
D+
D+
B-
A-
A-
C
C+
C+
D
C-
C-
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, North Massapequa 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 North Massapequa, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 73% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See North Massapequa schools on SchoolGrade

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