New York neighborhood

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

B+Washington Heights grade

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.
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Dec 1, 2025
DUI/Traffic
Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
Dec 1, 2025
Theft
Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY
FORGERY,ETC.-MISD.
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 33, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Other
Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTEMPT,CRIMINAL
Nov 30, 2025
Weapons
Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY
WEAPONS POSSESSION 3
Nov 30, 2025
Burglary
Precinct 34, Manhattan, New York, NY
BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN
Nov 30, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Washington Heights

B+Civic Center3,950 residents B+Rose Hill4,820 residents B+Inwood55,074 residents B+Roosevelt Island11,734 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.