Rego Park Safety Report
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Summary
Rego Park has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $646K (-6.7% vs area average), median household income of $85K (-4.1% vs area average), population density of 42,863 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.55% (-0.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Rego Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Rego Park 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #128 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
407
Total Incidents
33.9
Monthly Average
#128 / 257
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Rego Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (30 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 Rego Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 50 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 34 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Rego Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Rego Park is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents (148 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 24.3% (99 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
42,862.87
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #99 of 249 neighborhoods
+8.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #161 of 232 neighborhoods
-0.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$645,925.98
average estimate
Ranks #103 of 219 neighborhoods
-6.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$84,544.74
average estimate
Ranks #110 of 226 neighborhoods
-4.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.