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Westerleigh-Castleton Corners Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NY
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Summary

Westerleigh-Castleton Corners has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 257 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $555K (-19.9% vs area average), median household income of $123K (+39.5% vs area average), population density of 11,479 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.46% (+1.4% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Westerleigh-Castleton Corners

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners in New York City, NY receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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

Very Safe

This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #59 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.

375

Total Incidents

31.3

Monthly Average

#59 / 257

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (34 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Westerleigh-Castleton Corners reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 39 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 31 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Westerleigh-Castleton Corners tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5
19652.3%
Assault 3
5614.9%
Aggravated Harassment 2
4612.3%
Harassment, Subd 1, Civilian
246.4%
Assault 2, 1, Unclassified
143.7%
Other
3910.4%

The most common type of crime in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 52.3% of all incidents (196 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 14.9% (56 cases). The top three categories combined represent 80% 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

11,478.6

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #191 of 249 neighborhoods

-70.9% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

93.5%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #117 of 232 neighborhoods

+1.4% vs area average

Median Home Value

$554,505.74

average estimate

Ranks #129 of 219 neighborhoods

-19.9% vs area average

Median Household Income

$122,917.81

average estimate

Ranks #32 of 226 neighborhoods

+39.5% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1715.9%
Children & Teens145th highest
18-2412.4%
Young Adults91st highest
25-3414.9%
Young Professionals141st highest
35-4410.7%
Mid-Career Adults208th highest
45-5416.3%
Mature Adults18th highest
55-6412.8%
Pre-Retirement104th highest
65+16.9%
Seniors72nd highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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2020 CensusLink
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