West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $553K (-20.2% vs area average), median household income of $109K (+23.5% vs area average), population density of 11,860 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.54% (-1.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes 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 #74 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
634
Total Incidents
52.8
Monthly Average
#74 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (51 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 71 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 53 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 40.4% of all incidents (256 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 19.9% (126 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
11,859.7
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #190 of 249 neighborhoods
-70.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #178 of 232 neighborhoods
-1.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$552,860.13
average estimate
Ranks #131 of 219 neighborhoods
-20.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$108,834.51
average estimate
Ranks #56 of 226 neighborhoods
+23.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.