East New York-New Lots Safety Report
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Summary
East New York-New Lots has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $504K (-27.2% vs area average), median household income of $60K (-32.3% vs area average), population density of 31,806 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.99% (-0.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East New York-New Lots
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East New York-New Lots 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 #190 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
2,220
Total Incidents
185.0
Monthly Average
#190 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East New York-New Lots show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (131 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 29. 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 New York-New Lots reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 240 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 185 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like East New York-New Lots tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East New York-New Lots is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 36.3% of all incidents (805 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 17.8% (395 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
31,806.46
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #131 of 249 neighborhoods
-19.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #151 of 232 neighborhoods
-0.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$504,450.12
average estimate
Ranks #160 of 219 neighborhoods
-27.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$59,660.83
average estimate
Ranks #181 of 226 neighborhoods
-32.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.