Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $415K (-40.0% vs area average), median household income of $62K (-29.5% vs area average), population density of 22,835 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.44% (+2.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere 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 #150 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,306
Total Incidents
108.8
Monthly Average
#150 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (79 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 22. 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 Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 150 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 109 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 34% of all incidents (444 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 20.8% (271 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
22,835.45
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #158 of 249 neighborhoods
-42.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #86 of 232 neighborhoods
+2.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$415,184.49
average estimate
Ranks #198 of 219 neighborhoods
-40.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$62,156.24
average estimate
Ranks #170 of 226 neighborhoods
-29.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.