Montauk, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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82%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

83%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Montauk crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Montauk crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Montauk crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Montauk crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Montauk_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	410 (estimate)	2,151	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.0	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.5	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	112.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	283.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	82 (estimate)	429	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	162.5	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,422.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	137.1	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	328 (estimate)	1,722	1,954

Montauk crime map

The Montauk crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Montauk as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Montauk crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Montauk crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Montauk crime rates are 82% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Montauk are 78% lower than the national average
In Montauk you have a 1 in 245 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Montauk is safer than 86% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Montauk has increased by 21%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Montauk

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Montauk is 1 in 1224

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Montauk is 1 in 305

The chance of being a victim of crime in Montauk is 1 in 245

Year Over Year Crime In Montauk (per 100,000 people)

Montauk police department

Item	Montauk	New York	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	109,351	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.9	3.3

Sex offenders in New York

State	Total offenders	New York_/100K	National_/100K
New York	25,064	137	266

There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Amagansett, NY	510	60	242	302
East Hampton, NY	920	60	242	302
Northwest Harbor, NY	4,138	82	328	410
East Hampton North, NY	4,180	111	447	559
Springs, NY	7,246	140	560	700
Fishers Island, NY	61	173	696	869
Napeague, NY	124	173	696	869
Montauk, NY	3,563	82	328	410

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mission Hills, KS	3,563	85	2,655	2,740
Indianola, WA	3,564	183	1,630	1,812
Barnesville, OH	3,562	25	228	253
El Dorado Springs, MO	3,562	359	1,722	2,081
Centerville, TN	3,561	196	1,261	1,457
Montauk, NY	3,563	82	328	410

Source: The Montauk, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.