Is Washington Heights & Inwood, Manhattan Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Washington Heights & Inwood Safe? Crime & Safety Data
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 3,813 crimes were reported near the center of Washington Heights & Inwood — about 65.8 per 1,000 residents per year, compared with the citywide rate of 66.7. There are also 23,150 open building violations on record nearby.
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By the numbers · Washington Heights & Inwood
3,813
Crimes (12 mo)
-1%vs city rate (65.8 vs 66.7 per 1k)
23,150
Open violations
+43%vs district avg 16,159
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average New York community district.
Incident map · Washington Heights & Inwood
Breakdown · Washington Heights & Inwood
Most common crimes in Washington Heights & Inwood
Petit Larceny
897
Harassment
395
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
338
Dangerous Drugs
317
Grand Larceny
302
Other
1,564
Show all 38 types
Petit Larceny897
Harassment395
Assault 3 & Related Offenses338
Dangerous Drugs
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Questions about Washington Heights & Inwood
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Washington Heights & Inwood?
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 3,813 crimes were reported near the center of Washington Heights & Inwood — about 65.8 per 1,000 residents per year, compared with the citywide rate of 66.7.
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Where does this Washington Heights & Inwood safety data come from?
Directly from the City of New York open-data portal, updated automatically.
Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of Washington Heights & Inwood (the crime and permit datasets aren't tagged by Community District, so we use a consistent radius), in the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; violation counts are compared to the average New York community district. Source: City of New York open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.
Outline shows the Washington Heights & Inwood Community District; figures cover a half-mile around the center. Search an address for block-level detail.
317
Grand Larceny302
Vehicle And Traffic Laws215
Felony Assault197
Criminal Mischief & Related Of180
Robbery117
Burglary108
Dangerous Weapons93
Miscellaneous Penal Law92
Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty &86
Forgery83
Grand Larceny Of Motor Vehicle69
Offenses Against Public Admini59
Other Offenses55
Other State Laws40
Offenses Involving Fraud28
Possession Of Stolen Property27
Intoxicated & Impaired Driving25
Offenses Against The Person19
Frauds15
Criminal Trespass13
Theft-Fraud9
Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle7
Burglar'S Tools4
Cannabis Related Offenses3
Administrative Code3
Arson3
Offenses Against Public Safety3
Petit Larceny Of Motor Vehicle3
Gambling2
Disorderly Conduct2
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law1
Murder & Non-Negl. Manslaughter1
Other State Laws (Non Penal Law)1
Anticipatory Offenses1
Building violation types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous
10,495
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous
5,802
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous
3,674
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed
585
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Correction Not Filed
406
Other
2,188
Show all 39 types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous10,495
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous5,802
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous3,674
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed585
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Correction Not Filed406
Dob Safety: Boiler Annual Inspection Not Filed308
Dob Safety: Low-Pressure Boiler External Inspection Correction Not Filed247
Dob Safety: Ftc-Aeu-Haz210
Dob Safety: Elevator Periodic Test Correction Not Filed197
Dob Safety: Energy Benchmarking Report Not Filed176
Dob Safety: Periodic Gas Piping Inspection Not Filed172
Hpd Class I — Informational130
Dob Safety: Acc1118
Dob Safety: Energy Efficiency Grade Not Displayed113
Dob Safety: High-Pressure Boiler Inspection Not Filed102
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection Report Not Filed80
Dob Safety: Ll108164
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Violation57
Dob Safety: Dq-En-Bench27
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection: Unsafe Condition Reported25
Dob Safety: Energy Audit Or Retro-Commissioning Not Filed24
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Not Filed19
Dob Safety: Ftf-En-Ll9732117
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 5 Violation15
Dob Safety: Fispfcs13
Dob Safety: Ftf-Rw-Initl13
Dob Safety: Ll119813
Dob Safety: Ftf-Ps-Initl11
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection (Fisp) Unsafe/No Report Filed8
Dob Safety: Ftc-Fc-Unsafe6
Dob Safety: Ll11/985
Dob Safety: Local Law 97 Emissions Report Not Filed3