Is it okay to walk in Midland Beach, New York City?
Crime reported to the police, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Low for New York City
Reported crime around the center of Midland Beach is lower than in 57% of areas in New York City, taking into account how many people are usually around. 95 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Midland Beach.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of New York City |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | higher than in 51% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Very low | lower than in 76% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 73% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 73% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 56% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 54% of areas.
Most reports here are from 12pm–1pm.
What gets reported here
- Simple assault: 44 (46%)
- Theft from vehicle: 14 (15%)
- Theft: 11 (12%)
- Aggravated assault: 10 (11%)
- Vandalism: 10 (11%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Midland Beach
The areas right next to it range from very low to moderate.
- New Dorp Beach Very low
- Grant City Low
- Dongan Hills Low
- New Dorp Low
- Oakwood Low
- Old Town Station Low
- Oakwood Beach Very low
- Oakwood Heights Station Very low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within New York City. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: New York City Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Jun 30, 2026.