Located in the heart of Long Island, the town of Hempstead, New York has seen its fair share of crime. With a violent crime rate of 32.5, Hempstead surpasses the national average of 22.7. This includes incidents of murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a major issue in Hempstead, with a rate of 38.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates can cause fear and unrest among residents and visitors of the town.
However, efforts are being made by law enforcement and community leaders to reduce these rates and make Hempstead a safer place for all.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hempstead violent crime is 32.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Hempstead property crime is 38.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hempstead, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.