St. George-New Brighton has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $448K (-35.3% vs area average), median household income of $70K (-20.8% vs area average), population density of 21,101 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.36% (-6.3% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, St. George-New Brighton in New York City, NY receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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.
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #181 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,126
Total Incidents
93.8
Monthly Average
#181 / 257
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Crime incidents in St. George-New Brighton show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (82 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 crime data for St. George-New Brighton reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 124 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 94 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like St. George-New Brighton tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in St. George-New Brighton is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 32.5% of all incidents (366 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 17.3% (195 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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.
21,101.04
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #163 of 249 neighborhoods
-46.6% vs area average
86.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #205 of 232 neighborhoods
-6.3% vs area average
$447,886.27
average estimate
Ranks #184 of 219 neighborhoods
-35.3% vs area average
$69,766.96
average estimate
Ranks #157 of 226 neighborhoods
-20.8% vs area average
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