Port Richmond Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Port Richmond has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $406K (-41.4% vs area average), median household income of $80K (-9.0% vs area average), population density of 17,286 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.68% (-7.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Port Richmond
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Port Richmond 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #135 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
778
Total Incidents
64.8
Monthly Average
#135 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Port Richmond show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (63 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 5. 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 Port Richmond reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 93 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 65 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Port Richmond tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Port Richmond is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 32.6% of all incidents (254 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 23.8% (185 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
17,285.74
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #173 of 249 neighborhoods
-56.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #208 of 232 neighborhoods
-7.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$405,776.39
average estimate
Ranks #203 of 219 neighborhoods
-41.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$80,181.93
average estimate
Ranks #126 of 226 neighborhoods
-9.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.