Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $515K (-25.7% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-23.9% vs area average), population density of 86,216 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.1% (-1.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill 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 #229 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,326
Total Incidents
110.5
Monthly Average
#229 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (96 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 18. 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 Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 156 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 111 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 Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 37.2% of all incidents (493 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 19.4% (257 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
86,216.1
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #27 of 249 neighborhoods
+118.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #167 of 232 neighborhoods
-1.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$514,554.01
average estimate
Ranks #155 of 219 neighborhoods
-25.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$67,098.99
average estimate
Ranks #162 of 226 neighborhoods
-23.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.