Staten Island, NY has a relatively high crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Staten Island is 53.6, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Staten Island are more likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Staten Island is 59.9, while the national average is 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the prevalence of crime in Staten Island and the need for increased efforts to improve public safety and prevent criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Staten Island violent crime is 53.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Staten Island property crime is 59.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Staten Island, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elizabeth, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.