New York neighborhood

Crime in Morningside Heights

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York, NY.

322Reported incidents

38,000Residents

$80,060Median income

A-Morningside Heights grade

At a glance

Morningside Heights crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

105

Violent incidents

217

Property incidents

Other

Most common offense

Map

Morningside Heights crime map

Reported crime density across and around Morningside Heights.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Morningside Heights

Other119

Assault85

Retail Theft26

Theft17

Burglary16

Drug Offense16

DUI/Traffic13

Weapons13

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Morningside Heights

DUI/Traffic
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
Nov 28, 2025
Assault
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT POLICE/PEACE OFFICER
Nov 27, 2025
Weapons
Precinct 28, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL POSSESSION WEAPON
Nov 27, 2025
Assault
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT POLICE/PEACE OFFICER
Nov 27, 2025
Theft
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
FORGERY,ETC.-MISD.
Nov 25, 2025
Other
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
BAIL JUMPING 3
Nov 20, 2025
Robbery
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
ROBBERY,OPEN AREA UNCLASSIFIED
Nov 19, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
Nov 16, 2025
Burglary
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN
Nov 13, 2025
Burglary
Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY
BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN
Nov 12, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Morningside Heights

A-Battery Park City10,468 residents A-Kips Bay35,293 residents B+NoMad1,961 residents B+Koreatown6,396 residents

FAQ

Morningside Heights safety: common questions

Is Morningside Heights a safe neighborhood in New York?

Morningside Heights has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 322 reported incidents in Morningside Heights, including 105 violent and 217 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Morningside Heights?

The most frequently reported offense in Morningside Heights is Other.