Far Rockaway-Bayswater Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Far Rockaway-Bayswater has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $561K (-19.0% vs area average), median household income of $63K (-28.2% vs area average), population density of 27,053 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.49% (+3.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Far Rockaway-Bayswater
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Far Rockaway-Bayswater 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #162 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,925
Total Incidents
160.4
Monthly Average
#162 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Far Rockaway-Bayswater show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (127 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 22. 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 Far Rockaway-Bayswater reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 204 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 160 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 8% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Far Rockaway-Bayswater tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Far Rockaway-Bayswater is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (641 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 18% (347 cases). The top three categories combined represent 63% 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
27,053.06
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #147 of 249 neighborhoods
-31.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #63 of 232 neighborhoods
+3.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$560,583.55
average estimate
Ranks #124 of 219 neighborhoods
-19.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$63,312.93
average estimate
Ranks #168 of 226 neighborhoods
-28.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.