Cypress Hills Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Cypress Hills has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $533K (-23.1% vs area average), median household income of $68K (-22.9% vs area average), population density of 49,396 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.47% (+0.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Cypress Hills
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Cypress Hills 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 #176 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
980
Total Incidents
81.7
Monthly Average
#176 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Cypress Hills show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (69 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 14. 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 Cypress Hills reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 120 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 82 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Cypress Hills tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Cypress Hills is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 29.5% of all incidents (289 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 22.1% (217 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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
49,395.61
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #87 of 249 neighborhoods
+25.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #137 of 232 neighborhoods
+0.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$532,685.83
average estimate
Ranks #149 of 219 neighborhoods
-23.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$67,969.16
average estimate
Ranks #160 of 226 neighborhoods
-22.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.