Port Jefferson, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

66%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Port Jefferson_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	737 (estimate)	2,100	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.7	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	21.7	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	96.1	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	259.6	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	133 (estimate)	380	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	136.6	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,432.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	150.2	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	604 (estimate)	1,720	1,760

Port Jefferson crime map

The Port Jefferson crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Port Jefferson 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

Port Jefferson crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Port Jefferson are 63% lower than the national average
In Port Jefferson you have a 1 in 136 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Port Jefferson is safer than 67% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Port Jefferson has decreased by 4%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Port Jefferson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Port Jefferson is 1 in 751

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Port Jefferson is 1 in 166

The chance of being a victim of crime in Port Jefferson is 1 in 136

Year Over Year Crime In Port Jefferson (per 100,000 people)

Port Jefferson police department

Item	Port Jefferson	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}
Southport, CT	1,747	19	192	211
Nissequogue, NY	1,642	53	241	295
Head of the Harbor, NY	1,506	53	241	295
Village of the Branch, NY	1,864	53	241	295
Poquott, NY	1,135	53	241	295
Bellport, NY	1,963	53	241	295
Brookhaven, NY	3,306	106	482	588
Port Jefferson, NY	8,248	133	604	737

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Groesbeck, OH	8,249	210	1,107	1,317
Conshohocken, PA	8,252	32	1,242	1,275
Chestnut Ridge, NY	8,254	164	744	908
Mansfield Center, MA	8,240	221	779	1,000
Jefferson, WI	8,237	250	1,370	1,620
Port Jefferson, NY	8,248	133	604	737

Source: The Port Jefferson, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.