East Midtown-Turtle Bay Safety Report
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Summary
East Midtown-Turtle Bay has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $868K (+25.4% vs area average), median household income of $155K (+75.8% vs area average), population density of 97,062 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 71.62% (-22.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Midtown-Turtle Bay
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Midtown-Turtle Bay 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #185 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
590
Total Incidents
49.2
Monthly Average
#185 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Midtown-Turtle Bay show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (44 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 Midtown-Turtle Bay reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 70 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 49 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 28% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like East Midtown-Turtle Bay tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Midtown-Turtle Bay is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 26.4% of all incidents (156 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 21% (124 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
97,062.4
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 249 neighborhoods
+145.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
71.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #229 of 232 neighborhoods
-22.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$868,032.31
average estimate
Ranks #49 of 219 neighborhoods
+25.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$154,933.01
average estimate
Ranks #14 of 226 neighborhoods
+75.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.