Melrose Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Melrose has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $274K (-60.4% vs area average), median household income of $33K (-62.4% vs area average), population density of 68,427 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 98.49% (+6.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Melrose
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Melrose in New York City, NY receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #254 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
2,622
Total Incidents
218.5
Monthly Average
#254 / 257
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Melrose show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (182 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 44. 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 Melrose reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 279 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 219 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Melrose tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Melrose is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 26.1% of all incidents (684 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 17.2% (450 cases). The top three categories combined represent 55% 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
68,427.05
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #50 of 249 neighborhoods
+73.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
98.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #15 of 232 neighborhoods
+6.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$274,145.59
average estimate
Ranks #214 of 219 neighborhoods
-60.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$33,140.52
average estimate
Ranks #219 of 226 neighborhoods
-62.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.