Great Kills-Eltingville has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $560K (-19.1% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+36.7% vs area average), population density of 13,048 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.98% (+1.9% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Great Kills-Eltingville in New York City, NY receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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.
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #53 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
455
Total Incidents
37.9
Monthly Average
#53 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Great Kills-Eltingville show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (37 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Great Kills-Eltingville reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 66 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 38 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Great Kills-Eltingville tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Great Kills-Eltingville is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 44.4% of all incidents (202 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Harassment 2 at 16% (73 cases). The top three categories combined represent 76% 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.
13,047.83
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #185 of 249 neighborhoods
-67.0% vs area average
94.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #98 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.9% vs area average
$559,891.36
average estimate
Ranks #125 of 219 neighborhoods
-19.1% vs area average
$120,438.89
average estimate
Ranks #35 of 226 neighborhoods
+36.7% vs area average
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