Hunts Point Safety Report
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Summary
Hunts Point has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $420K (-39.3% vs area average), median household income of $41K (-53.1% vs area average), population density of 12,537 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.6% (+3.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Hunts Point
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Hunts Point 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
The crime density is 11.2% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #141 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,137
Total Incidents
94.8
Monthly Average
#141 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Hunts Point show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (74 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 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 Hunts Point reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 120 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 74 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 95 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Hunts Point tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Hunts Point is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 27.2% of all incidents (309 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 20.9% (238 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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
12,536.85
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #189 of 249 neighborhoods
-68.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #59 of 232 neighborhoods
+3.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$420,428.12
average estimate
Ranks #196 of 219 neighborhoods
-39.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$41,339.19
average estimate
Ranks #208 of 226 neighborhoods
-53.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.