Cambria Heights has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $472K (-31.8% vs area average), median household income of $114K (+29.2% vs area average), population density of 16,077 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.32% (+4.5% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Cambria Heights 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.
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #89 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
346
Total Incidents
28.8
Monthly Average
#89 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Cambria Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 11:00 (32 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Cambria Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 40 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 29 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Cambria Heights tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Cambria Heights is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 37% of all incidents (128 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 22.3% (77 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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.
16,077.43
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #176 of 249 neighborhoods
-59.3% vs area average
96.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #47 of 232 neighborhoods
+4.5% vs area average
$472,364.13
average estimate
Ranks #175 of 219 neighborhoods
-31.8% vs area average
$113,848.02
average estimate
Ranks #43 of 226 neighborhoods
+29.2% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.