Chelsea-Hudson Yards has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $974K (+40.7% vs area average), median household income of $129K (+46.2% vs area average), population density of 65,994 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.25% (-9.7% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Chelsea-Hudson Yards 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #214 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,960
Total Incidents
163.3
Monthly Average
#214 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Chelsea-Hudson Yards show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (120 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 34. 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 Chelsea-Hudson Yards reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 201 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 163 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Chelsea-Hudson Yards tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Chelsea-Hudson Yards is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 23.9% of all incidents (469 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 21.5% (422 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% 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.
65,993.59
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #58 of 249 neighborhoods
+67.0% vs area average
83.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #213 of 232 neighborhoods
-9.7% vs area average
$974,158.05
average estimate
Ranks #32 of 219 neighborhoods
+40.7% vs area average
$128,859.04
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 226 neighborhoods
+46.2% vs area average
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