6Flatlands
Flatlands, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New York City · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 205 places in New York City (10 = lowest crime). 41 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 13,220 per 100,000 people (2025)
Residents: 67,087
How accurate: in 2025, 96% of the 204 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2024 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by NYPD (2025)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 2 | 3 | 3.1 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 8 | 11.9 | 18.7 |
| Other sex crimes | 54 | 80.5 | 100.5 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 123 | 183.3 | 334.4 |
| Misdemeanour assault | 305 | 454.6 | 684.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 83 | 123.7 | 170.6 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 34 | 50.7 | 144 |
| Grand larceny (over $1,000) | 247 | 368.2 | 515.9 |
| Petit larceny ($1,000 or less) | 752 | 1,120.9 | 1,171 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 87 | 129.7 | 151.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 11 | 16.4 | 211.8 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal mischief (property damage) | 223 | 332.4 | 403.4 |
| Like every row here: NYPD complaints, by the offence first recorded. | |||
Source: NYPD, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2025)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 62 |
| Violence | 428 |
| Robbery | 83 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,120 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Damage and public order | 223 |
Questions about crime in Flatlands
- Is Flatlands safe?
- Flatlands: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 205 places in New York City (10 = lowest crime). 41 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Flatlands?
- Flatlands: Weighted crime: 13,220 per 100,000 people (2025).
- How many murders are there in Flatlands?
- Recorded homicides in Flatlands (2025): 2.
