Is Richmond Hill Safe?
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Summary
Richmond Hill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $615K (-11.2% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-1.2% vs area average), population density of 31,229 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.87% (+5.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Richmond Hill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Richmond Hill 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 #139 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
752
Total Incidents
62.7
Monthly Average
#139 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Richmond Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (52 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 14. 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 Richmond Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 77 incidents, while 2026-01 saw the lowest activity at 50 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 63 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Richmond Hill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Richmond Hill is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 27.4% of all incidents (206 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 22.5% (169 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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
31,229.41
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #132 of 249 neighborhoods
-21.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #36 of 232 neighborhoods
+5.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$615,103.01
average estimate
Ranks #108 of 219 neighborhoods
-11.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$87,095.06
average estimate
Ranks #99 of 226 neighborhoods
-1.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.