Longwood has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $447K (-35.5% vs area average), median household income of $38K (-56.8% vs area average), population density of 73,159 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.75% (+6.0% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Longwood 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.
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #250 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,975
Total Incidents
164.6
Monthly Average
#250 / 257
Safety Rank
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Crime incidents in Longwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (137 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 27. 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 Longwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 207 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 165 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 Longwood tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in Longwood is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 29% of all incidents (573 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 18.9% (373 cases). The top three categories combined represent 57% 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.
73,158.81
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #37 of 249 neighborhoods
+85.2% vs area average
97.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 232 neighborhoods
+6.0% vs area average
$446,806.45
average estimate
Ranks #186 of 219 neighborhoods
-35.5% vs area average
$38,100.19
average estimate
Ranks #213 of 226 neighborhoods
-56.8% vs area average
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