University Heights (South)-Morris Heights Safety Report
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University Heights (South)-Morris Heights has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $472K (-31.9% vs area average), median household income of $37K (-57.9% vs area average), population density of 77,430 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 99.1% (+7.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for University Heights (South)-Morris Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, University Heights (South)-Morris Heights 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 #225 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,595
Total Incidents
132.9
Monthly Average
#225 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 22:00 (96 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 30. 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 University Heights (South)-Morris Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 176 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 133 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like University Heights (South)-Morris Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 25.8% of all incidents (411 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 20.8% (331 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.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
77,430.31
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #33 of 249 neighborhoods
+96.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
99.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #12 of 232 neighborhoods
+7.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$471,780
average estimate
Ranks #179 of 219 neighborhoods
-31.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$37,087.16
average estimate
Ranks #216 of 226 neighborhoods
-57.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.