East Harlem (North) has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $595K (-14.1% vs area average), median household income of $40K (-54.5% vs area average), population density of 69,791 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.94% (-1.3% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Harlem (North) 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #246 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
3,023
Total Incidents
251.9
Monthly Average
#246 / 257
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Crime incidents in East Harlem (North) show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (198 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 43. 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 East Harlem (North) reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 322 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 252 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like East Harlem (North) tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in East Harlem (North) is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 32% of all incidents (966 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 19.7% (595 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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.
69,791.26
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #45 of 249 neighborhoods
+76.6% vs area average
90.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #172 of 232 neighborhoods
-1.3% vs area average
$595,004.2
average estimate
Ranks #112 of 219 neighborhoods
-14.1% vs area average
$40,127.91
average estimate
Ranks #210 of 226 neighborhoods
-54.5% vs area average
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