Parkchester Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Parkchester has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $232K (-66.4% vs area average), median household income of $60K (-31.9% vs area average), population density of 102,340 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.69% (+0.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Parkchester
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Parkchester in New York City, NY receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #204 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
538
Total Incidents
44.8
Monthly Average
#204 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Parkchester show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (36 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 Parkchester reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 73 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 45 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Parkchester tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Parkchester is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 23.6% of all incidents (127 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 23% (124 cases). The top three categories combined represent 58% 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
102,340.32
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #13 of 249 neighborhoods
+159.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #131 of 232 neighborhoods
+0.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$232,417.58
average estimate
Ranks #217 of 219 neighborhoods
-66.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$60,014.41
average estimate
Ranks #179 of 226 neighborhoods
-31.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.