Thursday, October 22, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
New York Crime & Safety

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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

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

  • Assault

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT POLICE/PEACE OFFICER

  • Weapons

    Precinct 28, Manhattan, New York, NY

    CRIMINAL POSSESSION WEAPON

  • Assault

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT POLICE/PEACE OFFICER

  • Theft

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    FORGERY,ETC.-MISD.

  • Other

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    BAIL JUMPING 3

  • Robbery

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ROBBERY,OPEN AREA UNCLASSIFIED

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED

  • Burglary

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN

  • Burglary

    Precinct 26, Manhattan, New York, NY

    BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Morningside Heights

Battery Park CityA-10,468 residentsKips BayA-35,293 residentsNoMadB+1,961 residentsKoreatownB+6,396 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.