East Harlem (South) Safety Report
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Summary
East Harlem (South) has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.05M (+52.1% vs area average), median household income of $49K (-44.9% vs area average), population density of 100,581 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.95% (-3.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Harlem (South)
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Harlem (South) 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.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #251 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
2,377
Total Incidents
198.1
Monthly Average
#251 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Harlem (South) show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (161 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 25. 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 Harlem (South) reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 234 incidents, while 2025-12 saw the lowest activity at 164 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 198 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like East Harlem (South) tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Harlem (South) is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 32.7% of all incidents (778 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 18.6% (442 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.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
100,580.61
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #15 of 249 neighborhoods
+154.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #191 of 232 neighborhoods
-3.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,053,000
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 219 neighborhoods
+52.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$48,548.82
average estimate
Ranks #194 of 226 neighborhoods
-44.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.