Is Great Kills, Staten Island Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,074 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 0 shooting incidents, and 1,679 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Great Kills is below the Staten Island average for crime and trending safer (16.6% fewer incidents year-over-year).
Great Kills is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 55% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,074 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers December 2024 – December 2025 (12 months) · Source: NYPD CompStat & NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated April 18, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
1,074
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
161
344 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 16.6%
16.6% fewer incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 248 | 23.1% |
| petit larceny | 136 | 12.7% |
| grand larceny | 110 | 10.2% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 103 | 9.6% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 91 | 8.5% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 87 | 8.1% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 76 | 7.1% |
| felony assault | 38 | 3.5% |
Severity Distribution
Where Crimes Occur
Quality of Life Indicators
311 complaints reveal patterns about daily quality of life that crime statistics alone do not capture. These are resident-reported issues from the past 12 months.
Noise Complaints
1,100
31.4 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
151
4.3 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
350
10.0 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
78
2.2 per 1,000 residents
Low
Arrest Activity
Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity in the area. High arrest counts relative to crime can indicate active policing; low counts may reflect under-enforcement or lower crime.
Total Arrests
179
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
80
45% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
97
54% of total
How Safe Is Great Kills Compared to Other Staten Island Neighborhoods?
Staten Island Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 468 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 81% |
| Tottenville | 891 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 63% |
| Westerleigh | 914 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Huguenot | 927 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 61% |
| Great Kills (this page) | 1,074 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 55% |
| Rosebank | 1,296 | 2 | Average | 46% |
| Travis | 1,327 | 0 | Average | 45% |
| Midland Beach | 1,392 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| Grasmere | 1,593 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 34% |
| West Brighton | 1,702 | 1 | Higher Than Average | 29% |
| Port Richmond | 1,965 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 18% |
| Mariners Harbor | 2,267 | 1 | High Activity Area | 6% |
| St. George | 2,864 | 2 | High Activity Area | 0% |
| Tompkinsville | 2,603 | 1 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page are sourced directly from the NYPD CompStat database via NYC Open Data. Incidents are mapped to neighborhood boundaries using the NYC Department of City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (NTAs) — the same geographic units used in official census reporting. Each safety score reflects the cumulative activity within the NTA boundaries assigned to Great Kills.
NTA boundaries are drawn to maintain population comparability across census tracts, which means they may not perfectly align with what residents consider their "neighborhood." In some cases, a single NTA spans areas with different character. The percentile ranking compares Great Kills only against other NTAs within Staten Island, so scores are borough-relative rather than city-wide.
Safety conditions vary significantly block by block. Neighborhood-level statistics provide important context but should not substitute for address-level research. Use DwellCheck to analyze a specific address and understand the precise safety environment within walking distance of where you plan to live.
Frequently Asked Questions about Great Kills Safety
Is Great Kills safe?
Great Kills is rated "Safer Than Average" — Top 45% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 1,074 crime incidents were recorded, including 0 shooting incidents. Great Kills is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 55% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,074 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Great Kills?
The most common crimes in Great Kills are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (248 incidents, 23.1% of total); 2. PETIT LARCENY (136 incidents, 12.7% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (110 incidents, 10.2% of total).
Is Great Kills safer than the Staten Island average?
Great Kills is safer than 55% of Staten Island neighborhoods. It had 11% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,074 vs. a borough average of 1,200).
How has crime changed in Great Kills?
Crime in Great Kills has improved by 16.6% year-over-year, dropping from 1,288 to 1,074 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Great Kills?
311 data shows 1,100 Very High complaints, 151 Low complaints, and 350 Moderate complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Great Kills safe at night?
Night safety in Great Kills varies by block. About 18.2% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Great Kills recorded 0 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Great Kills safe for families?
For families considering Great Kills: the neighborhood recorded 1,100 noise complaints (very high for Staten Island) and 151 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 55% of Staten Island neighborhoods, which is above average. Family-friendliness also depends on schools, parks, and building quality — use DwellCheck to evaluate a specific address.
What is the safest neighborhood in Staten Island?
Safety varies across Staten Island neighborhoods. Great Kills ranks at the 55th percentile with 1,074 incidents. Compare all Staten Island neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see how each ranks by total crime, shootings, and borough percentile. All data is sourced from NYPD CompStat.
Can you walk around Great Kills at night?
Great Kills is classified as "Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 1,074 total crime incidents — 11% fewer incidents than the borough average. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
Is Great Kills dangerous?
By NYPD data, Great Kills is rated "Safer Than Average" — safer than 55% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 1,074 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 16.6% year-over-year, dropping from 1,288 to 1,074 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building to weight NYPD incidents within a 250-meter radius.
What parts of Great Kills should I avoid?
NYPD CompStat reports incidents at the precinct level, not block-by-block, so a granular "avoid this street" answer isn't possible from public data alone. The most reliable signal at the block level is DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which weights NYPD incidents within a 250m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across all NYC neighborhoods: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
Is Great Kills a good place to live?
Great Kills scores in the 55th percentile for safety in Staten Island. Great Kills is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 55% of the borough. Incidents are trending down with 1,074 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality). Use DwellCheck's full livability page for Great Kills to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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