Bay Ridge Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Bay Ridge has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $852K (+23.1% vs area average), median household income of $93K (+5.9% vs area average), population density of 39,529 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.69% (-0.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bay Ridge
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bay Ridge 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 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.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #111 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
993
Total Incidents
82.8
Monthly Average
#111 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bay Ridge show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (84 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 Bay Ridge reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 117 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 83 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Bay Ridge tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bay Ridge is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 35.4% of all incidents (352 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 24.4% (242 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
39,528.9
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #112 of 249 neighborhoods
0.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #159 of 232 neighborhoods
-0.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$852,443.29
average estimate
Ranks #52 of 219 neighborhoods
+23.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$93,373.96
average estimate
Ranks #82 of 226 neighborhoods
+5.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.