East Flushing Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
East Flushing has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $820K (+18.5% vs area average), median household income of $62K (-29.8% vs area average), population density of 30,947 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.57% (+2.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Flushing
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Flushing in New York City, NY receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #79 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
260
Total Incidents
21.7
Monthly Average
#79 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Flushing show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (20 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Flushing reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 30 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 22 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like East Flushing tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Flushing is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 35% of all incidents (91 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 23.5% (61 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
30,946.92
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #134 of 249 neighborhoods
-21.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #80 of 232 neighborhoods
+2.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$820,476.57
average estimate
Ranks #59 of 219 neighborhoods
+18.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$61,853.42
average estimate
Ranks #172 of 226 neighborhoods
-29.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.