Neighborhood Crime Report
Washington Heights
New York, NY
B+
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
79
21% below avg
Robbery
83
17% below avg
Burglary
69
31% below avg
Larceny/Theft
109
9% above avg
Vehicle Theft
122
22% above avg
Demographics
$676,264
Average Home
$52,877
Average Income
139,542
Population
37.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Washington Heights Details
Washington Heights, New York Crime Information
New York, NY neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B+
Washington Heights
New York, NY
Crime Score: B+ – Average crime
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139,542
Population
$52,877
Median Income
$676,264
Median Home Value
37.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
79
Robbery
83
Burglary
69
Larceny/Theft
109
Vehicle Theft
122
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$676,264
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
10.6%
Renter Occupied
89.4%
Cost of Living
↓
19% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-15%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-18%
🚗 Transportation
-20%
🏥 Healthcare
-24%
💡 Utilities
-18%
Demographics
Education Level
19.1%
High School+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
14.2%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
32.2%
Black/African American
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino
70.1%
Asian
3.5%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
38° / 25°F
Summer (Jul)
84° / 67°F
🌧️
48.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
28.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a neighborhood located in New York, NY. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 139,542 residents with a median household income of $52,877.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities