Is Tottenville, Staten Island Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Tottenville has a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods, or 51.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Staten Island. DwellCheck rates it "Higher Than Average" — above-average incident activity — from 822 NYPD complaint records and 0 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 7.4% 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 1,359 quality-of-life complaints in Tottenville. Tottenville is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 822 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 Tottenville?
Tottenville recorded 822 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (16,089 residents) that is 51.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Of those, 230 were felonies and 44 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.
Tottenville Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
822
Past 12 months · 51.1 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
44
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 7.4%
7.4% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 16,089 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Tottenville
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 192 | 23.4% |
| harrassment 2 | 146 | 17.8% |
| grand larceny | 89 | 10.8% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 65 | 7.9% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 65 | 7.9% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 38 | 4.6% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 35 | 4.3% |
| felony assault | 32 | 3.9% |
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 (16,089 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
1,079
67.1 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
16
1.0 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
220
13.7 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Heat/Hot Water
44
2.7 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
559
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
231
41% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
325
58% of total
How Safe Is Tottenville 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 (this page) | 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 Tottenville.
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 Tottenville's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 16,089) 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 Tottenville'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 Tottenville Safety
Is Tottenville safe?
Tottenville has a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods, or 51.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Staten Island. DwellCheck rates it "Higher Than Average" — above-average incident activity — from 822 NYPD complaint records and 0 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 7.4% 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 Tottenville?
Tottenville recorded 822 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (16,089 residents) that is 51.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Of those, 230 were felonies and 44 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 Tottenville?
The most common crimes in Tottenville are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (192 incidents, 23.4% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (146 incidents, 17.8% of total); 3. GRAND LARCENY (89 incidents, 10.8% of total).
Is Tottenville safer than the Staten Island average?
Tottenville has a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods. It had 12% more incidents than the borough average (822 vs. a borough average of 733 for a neighborhood of the same population, 16,089 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 51.1 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Tottenville?
Crime in Tottenville has improved by 7.4% year-over-year, dropping from 888 to 822 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Tottenville?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 1,079 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 16 rodent complaints (low) and 220 sanitation complaints (very 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 Tottenville safe at night?
Night safety in Tottenville varies by block. About 18.4% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Tottenville recorded 0 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Tottenville safe for families?
For families considering Tottenville: the neighborhood recorded 1,079 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 16 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 31% 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. Tottenville has a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods, with 822 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 Tottenville at night?
Tottenville is classified as "Higher Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 822 total crime incidents — 12% 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 Tottenville dangerous?
By NYPD data, Tottenville is rated "Higher Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 822 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 7.4% year-over-year, dropping from 888 to 822 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 Tottenville 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 Tottenville a good place to live?
Tottenville is considered higher than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 31% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 822 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 Tottenville to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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