Is Great Kills, Staten Island Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Great Kills has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track, or 19.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. DwellCheck rates it "Exceptionally Safe" — top 10% safest in the borough — from 1,080 NYPD complaint records and 0 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 10.5% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
Over the same 12 months, 311 logged 1,794 quality-of-life complaints in Great Kills. Great Kills is considered exceptionally safe, with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. Incidents are trending down with 1,080 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers June 2025 – June 2026 (12 months) · Source: NYPD Complaint, Shooting & Arrest Data and NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated September 14, 2026
What Is the Crime Rate in Great Kills?
Great Kills recorded 1,080 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (54,699 residents) that is 19.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. Of those, 338 were felonies and 48 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
Great Kills Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
1,080
Past 12 months · 19.7 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
48
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 10.5%
10.5% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 54,699 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Great Kills
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 273 | 25.3% |
| grand larceny | 120 | 11.1% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 118 | 10.9% |
| petit larceny | 111 | 10.3% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 96 | 8.9% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 84 | 7.8% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 72 | 6.7% |
| felony assault | 39 | 3.6% |
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. Rates use the 2020 Census population (54,699 residents). Labels compare each rate with the other NYC neighborhoods we track: Low is the bottom quarter, Moderate the middle half, High the next 15%, and Very High the top 10%.
Noise Complaints
1,190
21.8 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
134
2.4 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Sanitation Issues
358
6.5 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
112
2.0 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
196
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
80
41% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
115
59% of total
How Safe Is Great Kills Compared to Other Staten Island Neighborhoods?
Staten Island Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Kills (this page) | 1,080 | 19.7 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 100% |
| Oakwood | 447 | 20 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 92% |
| Huguenot | 929 | 22.9 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 85% |
| Westerleigh | 877 | 27.9 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 77% |
| Travis | 1,210 | 28.2 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| Grasmere | 1,523 | 42 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| West Brighton | 1,556 | 42 | 1 | Average | 54% |
| Midland Beach | 1,253 | 43.1 | 0 | Average | 46% |
| Rosebank | 1,182 | 46.3 | 1 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Tottenville | 822 | 51.1 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 31% |
| Mariners Harbor | 2,105 | 62.9 | 1 | Much Higher Than Average | 23% |
| Port Richmond | 1,878 | 83.1 | 4 | Much Higher Than Average | 15% |
| St. George | 2,463 | 119.9 | 1 | High Activity Area | 8% |
| Tompkinsville | 2,346 | 123.3 | 6 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page come from NYPD Complaint Data, Shooting Incident Data and Arrest Data published on NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically. 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's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 54,699) only against the other neighborhoods we track in Staten Island, so it is borough-relative rather than city-wide. Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife districts with few residents rank high. The borough averages on this page apply the borough's crimes per resident to Great Kills's population.
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 has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track, or 19.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. DwellCheck rates it "Exceptionally Safe" — top 10% safest in the borough — from 1,080 NYPD complaint records and 0 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 10.5% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
What is the crime rate in Great Kills?
Great Kills recorded 1,080 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (54,699 residents) that is 19.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. Of those, 338 were felonies and 48 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
What are the most common crimes in Great Kills?
The most common crimes in Great Kills are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (273 incidents, 25.3% of total); 2. GRAND LARCENY (120 incidents, 11.1% of total); 3. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF (118 incidents, 10.9% of total).
Is Great Kills safer than the Staten Island average?
Great Kills has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. It had 57% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,080 vs. a borough average of 2,493 for a neighborhood of the same population, 54,699 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 19.7 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Great Kills?
Crime in Great Kills has improved by 10.5% year-over-year, dropping from 1,207 to 1,080 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Great Kills?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 1,190 noise complaints (low per resident), 134 rodent complaints (moderate) and 358 sanitation complaints (moderate). Each label compares the rate per resident (2020 Census) with the other NYC neighborhoods we track. 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 20.1% 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 1,190 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 134 rodent reports. It has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. 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 has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track, with 1,080 incidents. Compare all Staten Island neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see each one's crimes per 1,000 residents, shootings, and borough percentile. Crime data is NYPD Complaint Data via NYC Open Data.
Can you walk around Great Kills at night?
Great Kills is classified as "Exceptionally Safe" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 1,080 total crime incidents — 57% 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 "Exceptionally Safe", with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. 1,080 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 10.5% year-over-year, dropping from 1,207 to 1,080 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building, which counts NYPD complaints within a 300-meter radius.
What parts of Great Kills should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD complaint records within a 300m 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 is considered exceptionally safe, with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 14 Staten Island neighborhoods we track. Incidents are trending down with 1,080 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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