West Farms Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
West Farms 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 $437K (-36.9% vs area average), median household income of $29K (-67.5% vs area average), population density of 48,146 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.19% (+1.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Farms
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Farms 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.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #238 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,114
Total Incidents
92.8
Monthly Average
#238 / 257
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Farms show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (80 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 18. 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 West Farms reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 118 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 93 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like West Farms tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Farms is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 30.5% of all incidents (340 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 20.6% (230 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
48,145.92
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #90 of 249 neighborhoods
+21.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #123 of 232 neighborhoods
+1.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$436,803.45
average estimate
Ranks #191 of 219 neighborhoods
-36.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$28,648.04
average estimate
Ranks #225 of 226 neighborhoods
-67.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.