John F. Kennedy International Airport Safety Report
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Summary
John F. Kennedy International Airport has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $559K (-19.2% vs area average), median household income of $98K (+10.8% vs area average), population density of 10,573 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.46% (+1.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for John F. Kennedy International Airport
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, John F. Kennedy International Airport 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.
Walking Safety
This area has significantly lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #15 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
78
Total Incidents
6.5
Monthly Average
#15 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in John F. Kennedy International Airport show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (8 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 22:00 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 Trend
Monthly crime data for John F. Kennedy International Airport reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 24 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 7 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 80% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like John F. Kennedy International Airport tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in John F. Kennedy International Airport is Weapons, Possession, Etc, accounting for 41% of all incidents (32 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 16.7% (13 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
10,572.5
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #194 of 249 neighborhoods
-73.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #117 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$559,450
average estimate
Ranks #126 of 219 neighborhoods
-19.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$97,640.05
average estimate
Ranks #73 of 226 neighborhoods
+10.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.