Bensonhurst Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Bensonhurst has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $890K (+28.5% vs area average), median household income of $68K (-22.4% vs area average), population density of 60,033 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.69% (+1.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bensonhurst
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bensonhurst 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 #144 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,169
Total Incidents
97.4
Monthly Average
#144 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bensonhurst show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (88 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 19. 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 Bensonhurst reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 131 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 97 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Bensonhurst tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bensonhurst is Assault 3, accounting for 27.5% of all incidents (322 cases). This is followed by Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5 at 27.1% (317 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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
60,033.03
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #69 of 249 neighborhoods
+51.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #109 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$889,669.09
average estimate
Ranks #43 of 219 neighborhoods
+28.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$68,357.8
average estimate
Ranks #159 of 226 neighborhoods
-22.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.