Morrisania Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Morrisania has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $412K (-40.5% vs area average), median household income of $33K (-62.8% vs area average), population density of 75,329 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 97.3% (+5.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Morrisania
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Morrisania 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.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #252 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,868
Total Incidents
155.7
Monthly Average
#252 / 257
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Morrisania show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 14:00 (112 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 29. 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 Morrisania reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 207 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 156 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Morrisania tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Morrisania is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 27.6% of all incidents (515 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 20.2% (378 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
75,329.47
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #35 of 249 neighborhoods
+90.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #26 of 232 neighborhoods
+5.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$412,157.89
average estimate
Ranks #200 of 219 neighborhoods
-40.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$32,798.61
average estimate
Ranks #220 of 226 neighborhoods
-62.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.