Amityville, New York has had a long-standing reputation for being a quiet and idyllic suburban town, but it has also been plagued by a history of crime. According to the
, the town has a significantly lower rate of violent crime at 9.1 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in Amityville is slightly higher at 26 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these statistics, the small community has been rocked by several high-profile crimes, including the infamous Amityville Horror murders in 1974. This gruesome crime, where six family members were brutally murdered in their home, has left a lasting mark on the town and its residents. While overall crime rates may be lower in Amityville, the town's history of violence and tragedy serves as a reminder that no place is immune to crime.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Amityville violent crime is 9.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Amityville property crime is 26.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.