Is Port Richmond, Staten Island Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Port Richmond has a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods, or 83.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Staten Island. DwellCheck rates it "Much Higher Than Average" — significantly above average — from 1,878 NYPD complaint records and 4 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (1,961 vs 1,878). 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 1,492 quality-of-life complaints in Port Richmond. Port Richmond is considered much higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 1,878 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 Port Richmond?
Port Richmond recorded 1,878 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (22,609 residents) that is 83.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Of those, 494 were felonies and 158 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.
Port Richmond Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
1,878
Past 12 months · 83.1 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
4
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
158
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 4.2%
No significant change
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 22,609 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Port Richmond
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 340 | 18.1% |
| petit larceny | 335 | 17.8% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 254 | 13.5% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 149 | 7.9% |
| felony assault | 123 | 6.5% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 115 | 6.1% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 84 | 4.5% |
| grand larceny | 83 | 4.4% |
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 (22,609 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
945
41.8 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
66
2.9 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Sanitation Issues
250
11.1 per 1,000 residents
High
Heat/Hot Water
231
10.2 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
704
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
251
36% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
452
64% of total
How Safe Is Port Richmond Compared to Other Staten Island Neighborhoods?
Staten Island Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Kills | 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 (this page) | 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 Port Richmond.
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 Port Richmond's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 22,609) 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 Port Richmond'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 Port Richmond Safety
Is Port Richmond safe?
Port Richmond has a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods, or 83.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Staten Island. DwellCheck rates it "Much Higher Than Average" — significantly above average — from 1,878 NYPD complaint records and 4 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (1,961 vs 1,878). 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 Port Richmond?
Port Richmond recorded 1,878 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (22,609 residents) that is 83.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Of those, 494 were felonies and 158 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 Port Richmond?
The most common crimes in Port Richmond are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (340 incidents, 18.1% of total); 2. PETIT LARCENY (335 incidents, 17.8% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (254 incidents, 13.5% of total).
Is Port Richmond safer than the Staten Island average?
Port Richmond has a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. It had 82% more incidents than the borough average (1,878 vs. a borough average of 1,031 for a neighborhood of the same population, 22,609 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 83.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Port Richmond?
Crime in Port Richmond has remained stable year-over-year (1,961 vs 1,878 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Port Richmond?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 945 noise complaints (low per resident), 66 rodent complaints (moderate) and 250 sanitation complaints (high). 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 Port Richmond safe at night?
Night safety in Port Richmond varies by block. About 29.6% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Port Richmond recorded 4 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Port Richmond safe for families?
For families considering Port Richmond: the neighborhood recorded 945 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 66 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 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. Port Richmond has a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods, with 1,878 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 Port Richmond at night?
Port Richmond is classified as "Much Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 4 shooting incidents and 1,878 total crime incidents — 82% more 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 Port Richmond dangerous?
By NYPD data, Port Richmond is rated "Much Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 1,878 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (1,961 vs 1,878 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 Port Richmond 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 Port Richmond a good place to live?
Port Richmond is considered much higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 15% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 1,878 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 Port Richmond to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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