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

Crime per Capita in Old Bethpage

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

 

Old Bethpage, NY Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
A+

$1.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Old Bethpage, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $703 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Old Bethpage ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Old Bethpage's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Old Bethpage is 14.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Old Bethpage Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Old Bethpage varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 106 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Old Bethpage, NY see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Old Bethpage, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Old Bethpage for 2025 is $1,685,862. This translates to approximately $251 per resident and $703 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Old Bethpage. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Old Bethpage Compared to Other Cities?

Old Bethpage, NY: $251
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Old Bethpage is $251 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $84 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Old Bethpage:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $473 more than in Old Bethpage.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $128 less than in Old Bethpage

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Old Bethpage for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Old Bethpage
Cost per Old Bethpage Resident
Murder
$602,564
$90
Rape/Sexual Assault
$130,907
$19
Robbery
$164,145
$24
Assault
$214,298
$32
Kidnapping
$17,267
$3
Vehicle Theft
$148,055
$22
Burglary
$45,363
$7
Theft
$293,190
$44
Arson
$10,217
$2
Vandalism
$23,760
$4
Animal Cruelty
$4,120
$1
Drug Crimes
$17,244
$3
Identity Theft
$14,732
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,685,862
$251

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Old Bethpage, 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 Old Bethpage totals $4,765,716 ($708 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,451,578 ($959 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 Old Bethpage 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 southeast 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 Old Bethpage has 1, have the same problem. Of Old Bethpage’s 6,727 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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Old Bethpage 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 Old Bethpage residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.109
Robbery
0.7757
Rape
0.3209
Murder
0.0477
Total Violent Crime
2.254 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.416
Vehicle Theft
1.421
Burglary
0.7435
Arson
0.0629
Total Property Crime
10.64 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0423
Drug Crimes
0.3465
Vandalism
0.4944
Identity Theft
0.2829
Animal Cruelty
0.0828
Total "Other" Rate
1.249 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Old Bethpage 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+
C
C
C+
B
B
F
D-
D-
B-
C+
C+
F
F
F
C-
C
C
A
A+
A+
C+
A-
A-
B
B-
B-
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Old Bethpage 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 Old Bethpage, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 87% actual proficiency versus 80% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Old Bethpage schools on SchoolGrade

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