Staten Island, NY Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Staten Island Crime

Is Staten Island safe?

Staten Island earns an overall crime grade of B- and a city-wide safety rating of A (Very Safe). Of the 61 neighborhoods analyzed, 75.4% hold a Grade A and another 16.4% hold a Grade B, meaning 92% of all neighborhoods fall into the safe category. No neighborhoods received a D or F grade. The southernmost communities — including Woodrow (A+), Huguenot (A+), and Great Kills (A+) — consistently rank among the safest, while only a handful of neighborhoods near the North Shore waterfront, such as St. George (C-) and Stapleton (C), show elevated crime levels relative to the borough average.

What is the crime rate in Staten Island?

Staten Island's crime profile is notably favorable compared to other New York City boroughs. Across 61 analyzed neighborhoods, 46 earned a Grade A (75.4%), 10 earned a Grade B (16.4%), and just 5 earned a Grade C (8.2%). Critically, zero neighborhoods received a D or F grade. The highest-crime areas — St. George (C-), Stapleton (C), Arlington (C), New Brighton (C+), and Clifton (C+) — are concentrated on the North Shore and represent a small fraction of the borough's 495,747 residents. The remaining neighborhoods, from Pleasant Plains (A+) to Eltingville (A+), reflect a consistently low-crime environment across the island.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Staten Island?

Ten neighborhoods earned the top grade of A+, making them Staten Island's safest communities by a significant margin. Here's a data snapshot of the leaders:

• Woodrow — Grade A+, population 19,202, median household income $115,430
• Prince's Bay — Grade A+, population 6,782, median household income $139,846 (highest of the top 10)
• Lighthouse Hill — Grade A+, population 1,055, median household income $132,204
• Great Kills — Grade A+, population 11,608, median household income $121,235
• Eltingville — Grade A+, population 28,502, median household income $116,782
• Huguenot — Grade A+, population 15,307, median household income $119,191
• Tottenville Beach — Grade A+, population 3,470, median household income $116,499
• Pleasant Plains — Grade A+, population 4,090, median household income $117,333
• Richmondtown — Grade A+, population 9,135, median household income $114,683
• LaTourette Park — Grade A+, population 893, median household income $112,858

Median incomes across these A+ neighborhoods range from $112,858 to $139,846, reflecting well-resourced, stable communities with strong safety outcomes.

Which neighborhoods in Staten Island have higher crime?

Five neighborhoods received a Grade C, representing the 8.2% of Staten Island neighborhoods with elevated crime relative to the borough norm. St. George carries the lowest grade at C-, followed by Stapleton and Arlington (both C), and New Brighton and Clifton (both C+). All five are clustered on Staten Island's North Shore. Importantly, even these areas do not reach D or F territory — the worst grade recorded anywhere on the island is a C-, indicating that crime concerns, while real, remain moderate rather than severe. Residents and visitors in these neighborhoods are advised to stay aware of surroundings, particularly after dark.

Is Staten Island a good place to live?

By the numbers, Staten Island stands out as one of New York City's most livable boroughs. With a population of 495,747 spread across a density of 3,286 residents per square mile, it offers a suburban feel uncommon in the metro area. The borough's overall crime grade is B-, and its city-wide safety rating reaches A (Very Safe). A full 92% of its 61 analyzed neighborhoods are classified as safe (Grade A or B), and the zero D or F neighborhoods statistic underscores how consistently safe the borough is end to end. Top-rated neighborhoods like Prince's Bay, Lighthouse Hill, and Woodrow feature median household incomes well above $115,000, pointing to strong economic stability. Even the lower-graded North Shore neighborhoods score no worse than C-, leaving room for improvement but no acute danger zones across the island.