Prospect Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Prospect Heights has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $1.11M (+60.3% vs area average), median household income of $154K (+74.4% vs area average), population density of 62,947 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.58% (+1.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Prospect Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Prospect Heights in New York City, NY receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #165 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
346
Total Incidents
28.8
Monthly Average
#165 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Prospect Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (25 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Prospect Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 47 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 29 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 Prospect Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Prospect Heights is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 24% of all incidents (83 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 19.1% (66 cases). The top three categories combined represent 54% 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
62,946.67
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #62 of 249 neighborhoods
+59.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #113 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,110,297.06
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 219 neighborhoods
+60.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$153,737.87
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 226 neighborhoods
+74.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.