Jamaica Bay (East) has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $421K (-39.2% vs area average), median household income of $113K (+28.2% vs area average), population density of 4,439 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.03% (-2.3% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 4 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Jamaica Bay (East) 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 significantly lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #4 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
2
Total Incidents
0.2
Monthly Average
#4 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in Jamaica Bay (East) show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (1 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Jamaica Bay (East) reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 2 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately Infinity% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Jamaica Bay (East) tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Jamaica Bay (East) is Assault 3, accounting for 50% of all incidents (1 cases). This is followed by Assault 2, 1, Unclassified at 50% (1 cases). Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
4,439
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #203 of 249 neighborhoods
-88.8% vs area average
90.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #183 of 232 neighborhoods
-2.3% vs area average
$420,800
average estimate
Ranks #195 of 219 neighborhoods
-39.2% vs area average
$112,949
average estimate
Ranks #46 of 226 neighborhoods
+28.2% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.