March 8, 2026
Levittown saw shoplifting arrests and DWI stops this week amid low overall crime rates. Police seek help finding missing senior Thomas Heraghty.
As Nassau County police tackle a kitchen fire that displaced six in nearby Levittown last week, local officers continue monitoring Levittown streets for everyday risks like shoplifting and DWI. Residents dealing with upcoming road repaving disruptions in Levittown should also stay alert to changing traffic patterns that may affect response times.
Shoplifting incidents topped this week's arrests in Levittown, with theft rates estimated at 1,463.7 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national average of 1,347.2. Officers responded to calls at businesses along Hempstead Turnpike, including spots near Division Avenue, where quick action led to multiple detentions. Property crime overall sits at 1 in 108 chance for residents, but community tips helped curb losses at local shops. The recent closure of King Kullen and upcoming Uncle Giuseppe's opening on Hempstead Turnpike has also shifted foot traffic patterns in the area.
Police are asking for public help to find Thomas Heraghty, a senior last seen near Gardenia Lane in Levittown. Nassau County authorities urge residents to check surveillance and report sightings immediately. With Levittown's population around 51,758, staying vigilant keeps neighbors safe.
DWI stops rose this week on roads like Wantagh State Parkway and Levittown Parkway. Violent crime remains low at 1 in 690 odds, and total crime is 11 per 1,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data shows larceny/theft as the most common property crime nationwide, a trend reflected locally with larceny/theft at 82 on the DoorProfit index for the 11756 zip code rated A for very low crime. Hempstead Town police stress sober driving after nighttime pulls. Following recent fatal crashes that triggered Hempstead Turnpike and expressway closures, enforcement on key corridors has intensified.
Levittown stays safer than 80% of New York communities despite higher-than-average rates. Levittown residents, explore more on crime trends and safety tips at LI Daily—stay informed, stay safe.
