A+
69%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
86%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleGlen Cove/100k peopleNew York/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime200n/a (estimate)7142,1512,324
Murder0n/a0.04.06.3
Rape3n/a10.729.540.0
Robbery2n/a7.1112.066.1
Assault9n/a32.1283.8268.2
Violent crime14n/a (estimate)50429370
Burglary13n/a46.4162.5269.8
Theft164n/a585.61,422.01,401.9
Vehicle theft9n/a32.1137.1282.7
Property crime186n/a (estimate)6641,7221,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Glen Cove crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Glen Cove are 86% lower than the national average
    • In Glen Cove you have a 1 in 141 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Glen Cove is safer than 96% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Glen Cove has increased by 77%

    Glen Cove crime map



    The Glen Cove crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Glen Cove 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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        Daily Crime In Glen Cove (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Glen Cove, New York is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Glen Cove are 3.01 times less than the New York average and 3.25 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Glen Cove are 8.59 times less than than New York and 7.40 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Glen Cove are 2.59 times less than than New York and 2.94 times less than the national average.

        How Safe is Glen Cove (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Glen Cove in comparison to other New York communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Glen Cove safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Glen Cove being safer than 95% of cities in New York and 96% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New York cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Glen Cove. In conclusion, Glen Cove ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glen Cove

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glen Cove is 1 in 2001
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glen Cove is 1 in 151
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Glen Cove is 1 in 141
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Glen Cove, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 2001. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 151 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Glen Cove is 1 in 141.

        Year Over Year Crime In Glen Cove (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether Glen Cove is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Glen Cove violent crime rates have increased by 355%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 69% year over year. Total crimes for Glen Cove has increased by 76% in the same time frame.

        Glen Cove police department

        Item Glen Cove New York National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)53109,351558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.92.93.3
        There are a total of 53 Glen Cove police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.1% less than the New York average and 40.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in New York

        State Total offenders New York /100K National /100K
        New York25,064137266
        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
        Rye, NY15,7690154154
        Glenville, CT2,97624234258
        Eatons Neck, NY1,29360242302
        Plandome, NY1,34660242302
        Greenvale, NY1,35060242302
        Kensington, NY1,27660242302
        Huntington Bay, NY1,61460242302
        Glen Cove, NY27,17250664714

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        Dodge City, KS27,1864021,6172,019
        Erie, CO27,157461,0361,081
        Shaker Heights, OH27,14856584640
        Ramsey, MN27,20170714784
        Plum, PA27,1373111,6441,954
        Glen Cove, NY27,17250664714
        Source: The Glen Cove, 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.