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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 24 Brookhaven neighborhoods we score (average 87/100), 24 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
87
Go
Neighborhoods scored
24
24 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 22
- Go, stay aware: 2
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Brookhaven
- 1Old FieldBrookhavenOld Field is an exclusive, picturesque incorporated village nestled on a scenic peninsula between Stony Brook Harbor and Long Island Sound. Defined…97Go
- 2Belle TerreBrookhavenBelle Terre is an exclusive, picturesque coastal enclave situated on the Mount Misery Peninsula on Long Island's North Shore. Characterized by…94Go
- 3East SetauketBrookhavenEast Setauket is a historic hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven, known for its role in the American Revolutionary War's Culper Spy Ring and…93Go
- 4PoquottBrookhavenPoquott is a compact, incorporated village tucked along Port Jefferson Harbor within the Town of Brookhaven. Characterized by wooded bluffs, private…93Go
- 5SetauketBrookhavenSetauket is an affluent, historic community in Brookhaven on Long Island's North Shore, renowned as the heart of George Washington's Revolutionary…93Go
- 6ShorehamBrookhavenShoreham is a quiet, leafy residential hamlet located in the Town of Brookhaven along the Long Island Sound. Known for its historical ties to Nikola…92Go
- 7Upton (Brookhaven)BrookhavenUpton is a heavily wooded, low-density enclave in central Suffolk County best known as the location of Brookhaven National Laboratory. The landscape…91Go
- 8Watch HillBrookhavenWatch Hill serves as the western gateway to the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, featuring a marina, ocean beach, elevated boardwalks, and…91Go
- 9South SetauketBrookhavenSouth Setauket is a peaceful unincorporated suburban community in the Town of Brookhaven, situated just south of historic Setauket and minutes from…91Go
- 10Crystal BrookBrookhavenCrystal Brook is a wooded, coastal neighborhood characterized by upscale single-family homes, leafy rolling hills, and proximity to Port Jefferson…90Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1Gordon Heights (Brookhaven)Brookhaven68Go, stay aware
- 2Old MasticBrookhaven72Go, stay aware
- 3HagermanBrookhaven80Go
- 4Patchogue HighlandsBrookhaven81Go
- 5Port Jefferson StationBrookhaven82Go
- 6MorichesBrookhaven84Go
- 7Lake RonkonkomaBrookhaven84Go
- 8Bellview BeachBrookhaven85Go
- 9South Haven (Brookhaven)Brookhaven86Go
- 10Squassux LandingBrookhaven86Go
Best things to do in Brookhaven
- Attend the Brookhaven National Laboratory Summer Sundays public tours and science demonstrations
- Hike and birdwatch through the surrounding Long Island Central Pine Barrens preserve
- Camp, bike, or walk the wooded trails at nearby Cathedral Pines County Park
- Tour the historic William Floyd Estate, the preserved ancestral home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence
- Launch a kayak or paddleboard from nearby Forge River access points
- Hike and birdwatch along the tidal marshland trails of the adjacent Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
- Walk the scenic trails and feed the ducks around the mill pond at Frank Melville Memorial Park
- Learn about Revolutionary War espionage along the Culper Spy Ring heritage trail and local historic sites
Getting around Brookhaven
Transit
- There is no public transit within Old Field; Suffolk County Transit buses do not serve the peninsula. The nearest rail connection is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Stony Brook Station on the Port Jefferson Branch, located about 2 to 3 miles south.
- Suffolk County Transit buses (S60 and S61) serve adjacent Port Jefferson, and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Port Jefferson Station is located roughly 2.5 miles south.
- Suffolk County Transit provides limited local bus service along Route 25A (Routes S60 and S69). The nearest passenger rail access is the Stony Brook Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station on the Port Jefferson Branch, located about 2 miles west.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share program, and roads lack dedicated bike lanes, though quiet residential streets are popular with experienced road cyclists heading toward the coast.
- There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike paths; road cyclists navigate steep hills and winding lanes alongside residential motor traffic.
Parking
- There are no public parking garages or metered spots, and most village roads strictly prohibit street parking; beach and park access points require resident permits.
- Street parking is strictly prohibited throughout the village without resident permits, and constable ticketing is rigorous; visitors to McAllister Park have minimal designated parking.
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All Brookhaven neighborhoods by safety score
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- Old FieldBrookhavenOld Field is an exclusive, picturesque incorporated village nestled on a scenic peninsula between Stony Brook Harbor and Long Island Sound. Defined…97Go
- Belle TerreBrookhavenBelle Terre is an exclusive, picturesque coastal enclave situated on the Mount Misery Peninsula on Long Island's North Shore. Characterized by…94Go
- East SetauketBrookhavenEast Setauket is a historic hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven, known for its role in the American Revolutionary War's Culper Spy Ring and…93Go
- PoquottBrookhavenPoquott is a compact, incorporated village tucked along Port Jefferson Harbor within the Town of Brookhaven. Characterized by wooded bluffs, private…93Go
- SetauketBrookhavenSetauket is an affluent, historic community in Brookhaven on Long Island's North Shore, renowned as the heart of George Washington's Revolutionary…93Go
- ShorehamBrookhavenShoreham is a quiet, leafy residential hamlet located in the Town of Brookhaven along the Long Island Sound. Known for its historical ties to Nikola…92Go
- South SetauketBrookhavenSouth Setauket is a peaceful unincorporated suburban community in the Town of Brookhaven, situated just south of historic Setauket and minutes from…91Go
- Upton (Brookhaven)BrookhavenUpton is a heavily wooded, low-density enclave in central Suffolk County best known as the location of Brookhaven National Laboratory. The landscape…91Go
- Watch HillBrookhavenWatch Hill serves as the western gateway to the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, featuring a marina, ocean beach, elevated boardwalks, and…91Go
- Crystal BrookBrookhavenCrystal Brook is a wooded, coastal neighborhood characterized by upscale single-family homes, leafy rolling hills, and proximity to Port Jefferson…90Go
- South ManorBrookhavenSouth Manor is a sparsely populated, semi-rural suburban community situated along the southern edge of the Long Island Pine Barrens. It is…90Go
- Eastport (Brookhaven)BrookhavenStraddling the boundary between the Town of Brookhaven and Town of Southampton, Eastport offers a blend of historic South Shore charm and coastal…89Go
- Indian LandingBrookhavenIndian Landing is a historic, maritime-focused residential neighborhood tucked into the South Shore hamlet of Brookhaven. Characterized by lush tree…88Go
- Lake GroveBrookhavenLake Grove is an incorporated village in central Suffolk County, Long Island, recognized primarily as the home of Smith Haven Mall and extensive…87Go
- South Haven (Brookhaven)BrookhavenSituated in the southern part of the Town of Brookhaven, South Haven is a scenic and secluded community dominated by sprawling county parkland…86Go
- Squassux LandingBrookhavenSituated along the Carmans River, Squassux Landing is a historic boat haven and quiet residential enclave on Long Island's South Shore. The…86Go
- Bellview BeachBrookhavenBellview Beach is an intimate waterfront neighborhood tucked along the Great South Bay near Bellport and East Patchogue. Characterized by…85Go
- Lake RonkonkomaBrookhavenLake Ronkonkoma is a scenic suburban hamlet centered around Long Island's largest freshwater lake. It features quiet residential streets, strip-mall…84Go
- MorichesBrookhavenMoriches is a quiet, residential hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven bordered by Moriches Bay and nearby riverfront nature preserves. It features…84Go
- Port Jefferson StationBrookhavenLocated in the Town of Brookhaven on Long Island's North Shore, Port Jefferson Station serves as the inland suburban counterpart to the waterfront…82Go
- Patchogue HighlandsBrookhavenPatchogue Highlands is a tranquil residential neighborhood located in the Town of Brookhaven just north of the Village of Patchogue. It features…81Go
- HagermanBrookhavenHagerman is an unincorporated residential neighborhood in the Town of Brookhaven, characterized by quiet streets and classic single-family homes. It…80Go
- Old MasticBrookhavenOld Mastic is an established coastal hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven along Long Island's South Shore, adjacent to the Forge River and Moriches Bay…72Go, stay aware
- Gordon Heights (Brookhaven)BrookhavenGordon Heights is a small, primarily residential enclave within the Town of Brookhaven, historically founded as one of Long Island's first planned…68Go, stay aware
Brookhaven safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Brookhaven?
Old Field scores highest at 97/100, followed by Belle Terre (94) and East Setauket (93).
Is Brookhaven safe to walk at night?
In the 22 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Brookhaven areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Brookhaven neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.