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

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Crime in Washington Heights

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

4,769Reported incidents
139,542Residents
$52,877Median income

At a glance

Washington Heights crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,359
Violent incidents
3,410
Property incidents
Assault
Most common offense

Map

Washington Heights crime map

Reported crime density across and around Washington Heights.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Washington Heights

Assault878
Other791
Drug Offense775
Retail Theft582
Theft508
DUI/Traffic472
Weapons220
Robbery175

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Washington Heights

  • Theft

    Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY

    FORGERY,ETC.-MISD.

  • Assault

    Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED

  • Assault

    Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 3

  • DUI/Traffic

    Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY

    TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN

  • Theft

    Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY

    FORGERY,ETC.-MISD.

  • Assault

    Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED

  • Assault

    Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED

  • Other

    Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY

    CONTEMPT,CRIMINAL

  • Weapons

    Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY

    WEAPONS POSSESSION 3

  • Burglary

    Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY

    BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Washington Heights

Civic CenterB+3,950 residentsRose HillB+4,820 residentsInwoodB+55,074 residentsRoosevelt IslandB+11,734 residents

FAQ

Washington Heights safety: common questions

Is Washington Heights a safe neighborhood in New York?

Washington Heights has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 4,769 reported incidents in Washington Heights, including 1,359 violent and 3,410 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Washington Heights?

The most frequently reported offense in Washington Heights is Assault.