Crown Heights (South) Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Crown Heights (South) has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $906K (+30.9% vs area average), median household income of $75K (-15.2% vs area average), population density of 69,877 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.27% (+2.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Crown Heights (South)
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Crown Heights (South) 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #193 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
991
Total Incidents
82.6
Monthly Average
#193 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Crown Heights (South) show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (68 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Crown Heights (South) reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 106 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 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Crown Heights (South) tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Crown Heights (South) is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 33.8% of all incidents (335 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 17.7% (175 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
69,876.71
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #44 of 249 neighborhoods
+76.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #89 of 232 neighborhoods
+2.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$906,165.82
average estimate
Ranks #42 of 219 neighborhoods
+30.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$74,721.29
average estimate
Ranks #146 of 226 neighborhoods
-15.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.