Crime Safety Grade

Staten Island, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 69% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 61+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is Staten Island Safe?

With an overall crime index of 93, Staten Island has a 7% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 266. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Woodrow earning an A+ grade while St. George rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Staten Island

New York Avg

101

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

7% below average

Violent Crime

6% below average

Property Crime

17% below average

Safe Areas

92%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Staten Island

1 in 266

Property crime: 1 in 301

Where Is It Safe in Staten Island?

Safest Neighborhoods

Woodrow

Median income: $115,430

A+ 2

Richmondtown

Median income: $114,683

A+ 3

LaTourette Park

Median income: $112,858

A+ 4

Lighthouse Hill

Median income: $132,204

A+ 5

Huguenot

Median income: $119,191

A+ 6

Tottenville Beach

Median income: $116,499

A+ 7

Prince's Bay

Median income: $139,846

A+ 8

Great Kills

Median income: $121,235

A+ 9

Eltingville

Median income: $116,782

A+ 10

Pleasant Plains

Median income: $117,333

A+

Areas with Higher Crime

C- 2

C 3

C 4

C+ 5

C+ 6

B- 7

B- 8

B- 9

B 10

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Staten Island Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Assault · 4% above avg

Lowest Risk

Burglary · 28% below avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs New York
Murder Violent	93	▼ 7%	▼ 0%
Assault Violent	104	▲ 4%	▲ 4%
Robbery Violent	84	▼ 16%	▼ 13%
Burglary Property	72	▼ 28%	▼ 34%
Larceny / Theft Property	83	▼ 17%	▲ 17%
Vehicle Theft Property	94	▼ 6%	▲ 30%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Staten Island Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	Woodrow	A+	39	$115,430
2	Richmondtown	A+	38	$114,683
3	LaTourette Park	A+	33	$112,858
4	Lighthouse Hill	A+	35	$132,204
5	Huguenot	A+	51	$119,191
6	Tottenville Beach	A+	61	$116,499
7	Prince's Bay	A+	75	$139,846
8	Great Kills	A+	67	$121,235
9	Eltingville	A+	82	$116,782
10	Pleasant Plains	A+	85	$117,333
11	Tottenville	A+	69	$116,453
12	Arden Heights	A+	57	$118,545
13	Bay Terrace	A+	72	$108,036
14	Annadale	A+	62	$126,996
15	Todt Hill	A+	28	$135,571
16	Oakwood	A	66	$117,673
17	Richmond Valley	A	82	$118,262
18	Midland Beach	A	82	$108,480
19	Bloomfield	A	51	$108,890
20	Grasmere	A	49	$101,623
21	Bulls Head	A	59	$98,539
22	New Dorp	A	93	$95,209
23	Dongan Hills	A	72	$98,426
24	New Dorp Beach	A	97	$106,393
25	Westerleigh	A	95	$115,218
26	Fresh Kills	A	45	$127,838
27	Willowbrook	A	54	$110,665
28	Egbertville	A	113	$85,474
29	Charleston	A	53	$90,097
30	Castleton Corners	A	125	$114,831
31	Graniteville	A	47	$91,153
32	Randall Manor	A	154	$136,242
33	Silver Lake	A	111	$101,001
34	Meiers Corners	A	85	$108,253
35	Travis / Chelsea	A	137	$109,475
36	Arrochar	A-	103	$91,560
37	New Springville	A-	97	$99,759
38	Concord	A-	83	$96,356
39	Sunnyside	A-	91	$92,902
40	Rosebank	A-	100	$93,103
41	Emerson Hill	A-	84	$104,587
42	Livingston	A-	92	$116,574
43	Manor Heights	A-	74	$99,852
44	South Beach	A-	127	$90,132
45	Grant City	A-	131	$77,028
46	Old Town	A-	121	$75,990
47	Grymes Hill	B+	107	$90,908
48	West Brighton	B+	115	$87,460
49	Port Ivory	B+	74	$58,246
50	Ward Hill	B+	123	$70,912
51	Stapleton Heights	B	102	$85,481
52	Port Richmond	B	135	$66,311
53	Shore Acres	B	197	$44,873
54	Brighton Heights	B-	110	$67,505
55	Mariners Harbor	B-	117	$72,062
56	Tompkinsville	B-	162	$73,701
57	Clifton	C+	128	$62,196
58	New Brighton	C+	152	$65,642
59	Arlington	C	168	$71,684
60	Stapleton	C	154	$59,785
61	St. George	C-	172	$59,635

Staten Island Crime by Zip Code

Staten Island Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

495,747

Racial Demographics

White

67.6%

Black

11.1%

Hispanic

19.3%

Asian

9.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Staten Island?

Staten Island has an overall crime index of 93, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 92% of neighborhoods in Staten Island are rated A or B for safety.

Is Staten Island safe to live in?

Staten Island has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Staten Island?

The safest neighborhoods in Staten Island based on crime data include Woodrow, Richmondtown, LaTourette Park, Lighthouse Hill, and Huguenot. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does Staten Island crime compare to the national average?

Staten Island's overall crime index is 93 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 7% lower than the typical US city.

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