Allerton has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $448K (-35.3% vs area average), median household income of $47K (-47.2% vs area average), population density of 61,849 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.53% (+1.5% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Allerton in New York City, NY receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 257 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 neighborhood in New York City, NY.
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #213 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,035
Total Incidents
86.3
Monthly Average
#213 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Allerton show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (69 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 16. 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 crime data for Allerton reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 123 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 86 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Allerton tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Allerton is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 32.5% of all incidents (336 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 19.6% (203 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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.
61,849.06
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #66 of 249 neighborhoods
+56.5% vs area average
93.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #115 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.5% vs area average
$447,879.31
average estimate
Ranks #185 of 219 neighborhoods
-35.3% vs area average
$46,534.13
average estimate
Ranks #197 of 226 neighborhoods
-47.2% vs area average
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