Highbridge Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Highbridge has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $574K (-17.1% vs area average), median household income of $42K (-52.8% vs area average), population density of 69,186 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.86% (+6.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Highbridge
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Highbridge in New York City, NY receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #237 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,231
Total Incidents
102.6
Monthly Average
#237 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Highbridge show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (82 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 15. 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 Highbridge reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 124 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 103 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Highbridge tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Highbridge is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 31.8% of all incidents (392 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 19.8% (244 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
69,186.14
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #48 of 249 neighborhoods
+75.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #20 of 232 neighborhoods
+6.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$574,400
average estimate
Ranks #117 of 219 neighborhoods
-17.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$41,597.5
average estimate
Ranks #206 of 226 neighborhoods
-52.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.