Bedford Park Safety Report
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Summary
Bedford Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $247K (-64.3% vs area average), median household income of $48K (-45.9% vs area average), population density of 65,279 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.74% (+4.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bedford Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bedford Park in New York City, NY receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #218 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,837
Total Incidents
153.1
Monthly Average
#218 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bedford Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (113 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 31. 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 Bedford Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 183 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 108 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 153 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 20% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Bedford Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bedford Park is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 26.7% of all incidents (490 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 18.1% (332 cases). The top three categories combined represent 58% 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
65,278.77
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #59 of 249 neighborhoods
+65.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #39 of 232 neighborhoods
+4.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$247,135.58
average estimate
Ranks #216 of 219 neighborhoods
-64.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$47,713.12
average estimate
Ranks #195 of 226 neighborhoods
-45.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.