10002 Safety Report
ZIP • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
10002 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 209 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $725K (-8.3% vs area average), median household income of $53K (-48.5% vs area average), population density of 92,550 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.48% (+2.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 10002
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 10002 in New York City, NY receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 209 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 zip in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #187 out of 209 zips analyzed.
2,269
Total Incidents
189.1
Monthly Average
#187 / 209
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 10002 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 2:00 (127 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 28. 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 10002 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 233 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in New York City experiences approximately 189 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like 10002 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 10002 is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 28.2% of all incidents (640 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 22.6% (513 cases). The top three categories combined represent 61% 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
92,549.54
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #22 of 208 zips
+103.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #130 of 207 zips
+2.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$725,201.12
average estimate
Ranks #96 of 202 zips
-8.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$53,035.52
average estimate
Ranks #184 of 205 zips
-48.5% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.