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).
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.
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #183 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,812
Total Incidents
151.0
Monthly Average
#183 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
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 (113 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 42. 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 Elmhurst reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 185 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 151 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Elmhurst tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Elmhurst is Assault 3, accounting for 26.4% of all incidents (478 cases). This is followed by Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5 at 19.9% (361 cases). The top three categories combined represent 57% 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.
71,023.19
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #42 of 249 neighborhoods
+79.8% vs area average
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #142 of 232 neighborhoods
+0.2% vs area average
$648,857.72
average estimate
Ranks #101 of 219 neighborhoods
-6.3% vs area average
$72,395.3
average estimate
Ranks #153 of 226 neighborhoods
-17.9% vs area average
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