Flatlands Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Flatlands has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $569K (-17.9% vs area average), median household income of $88K (-0.1% vs area average), population density of 34,317 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.31% (+1.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Flatlands
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Flatlands 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 #127 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,073
Total Incidents
89.4
Monthly Average
#127 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Flatlands show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (74 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 14. 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 Flatlands reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 120 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 89 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Flatlands tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Flatlands is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 34.1% of all incidents (366 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 16.6% (178 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
34,317.31
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #123 of 249 neighborhoods
-13.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #121 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$568,829.92
average estimate
Ranks #121 of 219 neighborhoods
-17.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$88,035.57
average estimate
Ranks #95 of 226 neighborhoods
-0.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.