Is Smithtown, NY safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 Smithtown neighborhoods we score (average 92/100), 11 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

Neighborhoods scored

11 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 11
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Smithtown

1Head of the HarborSmithtownSituated along Stony Brook Harbor on Long Island's historic Gold Coast, Head of the Harbor is a quiet, low-density residential community with deep…95Go
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2Smithtown PinesSmithtownSmithtown Pines is a heavily wooded, upscale residential community located within the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County. Characterized by spacious…94Go
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3NesconsetSmithtownNesconset is a tranquil, tree-lined suburban community located in western Suffolk County on Long Island. It is characterized by well-manicured…94Go
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4NissequogueSmithtownNissequogue is an exclusive waterfront village in the Town of Smithtown characterized by large wooded estates, scenic tidal marshes, and peaceful…94Go
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5The Landing (Smithtown)SmithtownThe Landing is a tranquil, historic riverside neighborhood in northern Smithtown characterized by winding tree-lined streets, generous single-family…93Go
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6Saint James (Smithtown)SmithtownSaint James is a quiet, historic residential hamlet within the Town of Smithtown characterized by tree-lined streets, well-preserved 19th-century…93Go
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7Village of the BranchSmithtownVillage of the Branch is a small, historic incorporated village within the Town of Smithtown on Long Island's North Shore. Characterized by leafy…92Go
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8East HauppaugeSmithtownEast Hauppauge is a serene residential enclave in central Suffolk County, characterized by single-family homes, manicured lawns, and nearby corporate…90Go
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9San Remo (Smithtown)SmithtownSan Remo is a peaceful, tree-lined residential enclave set along the eastern banks of the Nissequogue River in Smithtown. Developed from a former…90Go
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10MiddlevilleSmithtownMiddleville is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave situated near the Kings Park and Fort Salonga borders in the Town of Smithtown. Characterized…89Go
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Best things to do in Smithtown

Explore the hiking trails, dog park, and rowboat rentals at adjacent Blydenburgh County Park
Visit the nearby Caleb Smith State Park Preserve for serene nature walks and fly fishing
Dine along the nearby Route 111 and Main Street corridors in Smithtown
Explore the Village of the Branch Historic District, featuring preserved 18th- and 19th-century colonial structures
Take a nature walk or birdwatch at nearby Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Stroll along the historic corridor to view landmarks like the First Presbyterian Church and the Franklin National Bank building
Explore the walking paths and playing fields at nearby Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve
Hike and birdwatch along the trails at Blydenburgh County Park

Getting around Smithtown

Transit

Public transit does not run directly through the residential village; the nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations are St. James and Stony Brook on the Port Jefferson Branch, both a 5- to 10-minute drive away.
Suffolk County Transit (SCT) provides limited regional bus service along major perimeter arteries like Route 111 and Veterans Memorial Highway, but the interior neighborhood has no transit. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Smithtown station on the Port Jefferson Branch is a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Suffolk County Transit provides sparse bus service along major thoroughfares, and the nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations are located in Ronkonkoma and Smithtown, both roughly a 10-minute drive away.

Biking & trails

There are no public bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes, but experienced road cyclists frequently utilize the scenic, hilly roads connecting to North Shore routes.
There is no municipal bike-share system in the area, and roads lack dedicated bike lanes, but low vehicular speeds on interior streets make casual cycling pleasant, with direct access to multi-use bridle and dirt paths in nearby Blydenburgh County Park.

Parking

Parking is free and straightforward at dedicated nature preserve lots, vineyards, and historical sites, but on-street parking is prohibited or strictly limited along narrow village roads.
Parking is effortless throughout the neighborhood with expansive private driveways and ample, unrestricted curbside parking on residential streets.

All Smithtown neighborhoods by safety score

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Smithtown safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Smithtown?

Head of the Harbor scores highest at 95/100, followed by Smithtown Pines (94) and Nesconset (94).

Is Smithtown safe to walk at night?

In the 11 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Smithtown areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Smithtown 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.