🛡️Safety Score

NYC Crime Data by Address

Check safety scores for any NYC address using official NYPD crime data, arrest records, and 311 complaints. Know how safe your block really is.

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What We Analyze

Our safety score combines multiple official data sources to give you a comprehensive view of neighborhood safety.

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NYPD Crime Complaints

Historic crime complaint data including type, severity, and location

400m radius
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Arrest Records

Arrest data by location showing enforcement activity patterns

400m radius
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Shooting Incidents

NYPD shooting incident data including fatalities

800m radius
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311 Safety Complaints

Complaints about drug activity, illegal parking, and disturbances

200m radius

How Crime Severity Affects Your Score

Not all crimes are weighted equally. Violent crimes have more impact on your safety score than minor violations.

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Violent Crimes

Assault, robbery, murder

Highest impact
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Property Crimes

Burglary, theft, vandalism

High impact
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Quality of Life

Drug activity, harassment

Medium impact
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Violations

Minor offenses, infractions

Low impact

Block-Level Safety Analysis

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Precise Location Analysis

Unlike city-wide crime maps, we analyze data within walking distance of your specific address. A few blocks can make a big difference in NYC.

Recency Weighting

Recent incidents are weighted more heavily than older ones. A crime from last month matters more than one from two years ago.

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Pattern Recognition

We identify patterns like recurring incidents at specific locations, which may indicate ongoing problems vs. isolated events.

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Detailed Breakdown

See exactly what types of crimes occur nearby, where they happen, and when. Make informed decisions based on specific data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if a NYC neighborhood is safe?

Enter any NYC address on DwellCheck to get an instant safety score based on NYPD crime data, arrest records, and 311 complaints within walking distance. We analyze data within a 400-meter radius to give you block-level safety insights.

What crime data does DwellCheck use?

We use official NYPD data including: historic crime complaints (felonies, misdemeanors, violations), arrest records, and shooting incidents. We also incorporate 311 complaints related to safety such as drug activity reports and illegal dumping.

How is the safety score calculated?

Safety scores start at 100 and deduct points based on crime severity, recency, and frequency within walking distance. Violent crimes (assault, robbery) have the highest impact, while minor violations have less effect. Recent incidents are weighted more heavily than older ones.

How recent is the crime data?

NYPD crime data is updated regularly through NYC Open Data. Our analysis typically includes incidents from the past 2-3 years, with more recent incidents weighted more heavily in the safety score calculation.

Can crime data predict future safety?

While past crime data is the best available indicator of neighborhood safety, it cannot predict the future. Crime patterns can change due to policing, development, and other factors. We recommend using DwellCheck as one input alongside visiting the area at different times of day.

What does a low safety score mean?

A low safety score indicates higher-than-average crime activity within walking distance. It does not mean the area is unsafe for everyone, but suggests increased vigilance may be warranted. Look at the specific crime types in our detailed breakdown to understand what kinds of incidents occur.

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