East Flatbush-Erasmus Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
East Flatbush-Erasmus has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $607K (-12.4% vs area average), median household income of $78K (-11.5% vs area average), population density of 68,080 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.57% (-2.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Flatbush-Erasmus
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Flatbush-Erasmus 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #228 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,630
Total Incidents
135.8
Monthly Average
#228 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Flatbush-Erasmus show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (121 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 23. 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 East Flatbush-Erasmus reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 163 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 136 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like East Flatbush-Erasmus tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Flatbush-Erasmus is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 39.3% of all incidents (641 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 16.3% (265 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
68,079.92
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #52 of 249 neighborhoods
+72.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #185 of 232 neighborhoods
-2.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$606,850.31
average estimate
Ranks #110 of 219 neighborhoods
-12.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$77,990.88
average estimate
Ranks #134 of 226 neighborhoods
-11.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.