Is Elmhurst Safe?
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Summary
Elmhurst has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $649K (-6.3% vs area average), median household income of $72K (-17.9% vs area average), population density of 71,023 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.36% (+0.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Elmhurst
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Elmhurst 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #181 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,997
Total Incidents
166.4
Monthly Average
#181 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Elmhurst show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 4:00 (133 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 35. 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 Elmhurst reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 186 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 138 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 166 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Elmhurst tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Elmhurst is Assault | Assault 3, accounting for 25.5% of all incidents (510 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5 at 20.8% (416 cases). The top three categories combined represent 58% 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
71,023.19
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #42 of 249 neighborhoods
+79.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #142 of 232 neighborhoods
+0.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$648,857.72
average estimate
Ranks #101 of 219 neighborhoods
-6.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$72,395.3
average estimate
Ranks #153 of 226 neighborhoods
-17.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.