Staten Island Safety Report
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Summary
Staten Island has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 5 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $591K (-17.4% vs area average), median household income of $101K (+14.9% vs area average), population density of 8,561 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.88% (+2.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Staten Island
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Staten Island in New York City, NY receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This borough was compared against 5 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this borough in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for boroughs in the region. This area ranks #1 out of 5 boroughs analyzed.
9,911
Total Incidents
825.9
Monthly Average
#1 / 5
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Staten Island show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (667 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 111. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Staten Island reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 947 incidents, while 2025-12 saw the lowest activity at 650 incidents. On average, this borough in New York City experiences approximately 826 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Staten Island tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Staten Island is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 39.4% of all incidents (3908 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 19% (1884 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
8,561.22
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #5 of 5 boroughs
-77.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #2 of 5 boroughs
+2.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$591,019.83
average estimate
Ranks #4 of 5 boroughs
-17.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$101,427.03
average estimate
Ranks #2 of 5 boroughs
+14.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this borough. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.