Is West Brighton Safe? Staten Island Livability, Crime & Rent
West Brighton is a green, walkable neighborhood built for car owners who value tree cover and park access—but limited transit and rising crime are significant headwinds (composite score: 5.7).
Is West Brighton Safe?
West Brighton, Staten Island scores 5.7/10 for overall livability, ranking #4 of 4 Staten Island neighborhoods. West Brighton is a green, walkable neighborhood built for car owners who value tree cover and park access—but limited transit and rising crime are significant headwinds (composite score: 5.7).
This score aggregates live NYPD crime data, 311 safety complaints, shooting incidents, and building health signals within walking distance. Safety varies by block — check a specific West Brighton address below for a block-level breakdown.
Score Overview
Vertical line = borough median. Scale: 0-10.
Neighborhood Character
West Brighton is a densely tree-covered residential neighborhood where you'll walk under a canopy averaging 63 trees per 200-meter radius and a canopy density of 9.5/10—among the greenest blocks in Staten Island. You're surrounded by walk-up buildings (75% of tracked stock) on quiet streets punctuated by parks: Silver Lake Park, Goodhue Park, Allison Pond Park, and Barrett Park all sit within roughly 800 meters. The trade-off is immediate: transit here is severely limited, with a commute score of 1 (borough median: 2.5), meaning you'll rely on a car or face long waits. The neighborhood registers high noise complaints (1,237 over 12 months) and crime has worsened significantly (+140.2% trend), though current crime activity sits at the borough median (49th percentile).
Analysis based on 4 properties scored across 30+ data points
Livability & Restoration
Tree Canopy
63 trees
Avg within 200m | Density: 9.5/10
10 additional trees per block correlates with health benefits equivalent to being 7 years younger (Kardan et al., 2015)
Park Access
Silver Lake Park
Avg 798m away | Score: 2.2/10
Living within 300m of green space associated with 30% fewer antidepressant prescriptions (Taylor et al., 2015)
Acoustic Quality
6/10
Noise proxy score (higher = quieter)
Chronic noise above 55 dB at night associated with 8% cardiovascular mortality increase (Basner et al., 2014)
Street Character
0/10
Enclosure: 0/10
Transit & Commute
Subway Stations
No transit data available
Commute Score
1/10
Borough median: 2.5/10
Walk Score Proxy
0/10
Based on street geometry analysis
Financial Landscape
Median Price
$0
Price per Sq Ft
$0
Price Distribution
Price by Building Type
Investment Indicators
Avg Unused FAR
0 sqft
Development rights potential
Unused development rights valued at $30-$80/sqft in Brooklyn (Glaeser, 2011)
Avg Days on Market
0
Market velocity signal
Multi-Family Stock
0%
2-4 family buildings
Multi-family owner-occupants build 2.4x wealth vs single-family (Herbert, 2013)
Outdoor & Green Space
Avg Tree Count
63
Within 200m radius
Canopy Density
9.5/10
Normalized canopy coverage
Park Network
- Silver Lake Park
- Goodhue Park
- Allison Pond Park
- Barrett Park
- Snug Harbor Cemetery
Avg distance: 798m
Practical Living
Building Types
Who West Brighton Is For
Car-dependent households prioritizing green space
Practical score of 9 reflects walkable, car-friendly infrastructure. Dense tree coverage (63 avg, 9.5/10 canopy) and four nearby parks make outdoor living viable if you drive to amenities.
Families seeking affordable, residential stability
Neighborhood highlights note affordable housing stock. Walk-up buildings (75%) and mid-rise options provide family-scale living; low rodent complaints (96) suggest acceptable maintenance standards.
Art/culture enthusiasts with transportation
ART/Livability score of 6.8 (above borough median of 5) and Snug Harbor proximity offer cultural access. Requires personal transport; transit score of 1 eliminates transit-based exploration.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
Exceptional tree coverage and canopy
Average 63 trees within 200m radius; canopy density 9.5/10—among Staten Island's most forested neighborhoods
Multiple parks within walking distance
Silver Lake, Goodhue, Allison Pond, and Barrett Parks all average 798m away; Snug Harbor nearby for cultural programming
High practical walkability for a Staten Island neighborhood
Practical score of 9 (borough median: 5.5) reflects strong local infrastructure and accessibility on foot for daily errands
Low rodent complaints
96 rodent complaints over 12 months indicates better-maintained building stock than other areas
Trade-offs
Severely limited public transit
Commute score of 1 (borough median: 2.5)—you'll need a car for most trips outside the immediate neighborhood
High noise complaints
1,237 noise complaints logged in the past 12 months (Very High category)—suggests traffic, construction, or activity-related noise issues
Worsening crime trend
Crime increased 140.2% over recent period; total crime sits at 1,213 incidents over 12 months, though current activity level is at borough median
Below-average financial and investment scores
Both financial and investment scores at 5.0 (borough medians: 6 and 5 respectively); financial score lags slightly behind borough baseline
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Search an Address in West BrightonFrequently Asked Questions about West Brighton
1Is West Brighton safe?
West Brighton safety varies by block. DwellCheck provides detailed safety data including NYPD crime statistics, arrest data, and 311 complaints. Check the West Brighton safety page for full details.
2What is the average rent in West Brighton?
Rents in West Brighton, Staten Island vary significantly by building and apartment type. The median listing price is $0. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses.
3How is transit access in West Brighton?
West Brighton has a commute score of 1/10. 0 subway stations serve the area: .
4What are the best streets in West Brighton?
The best streets depend on your priorities. Use DwellCheck to compare specific addresses across livability, safety, transit, and environmental factors.
5What is the average DwellScore in West Brighton?
The median composite score is 5.7 (interquartile range: 5.3–6.1). Scores are driven by exceptional practical livability (9) and above-average art/culture access (6.8), offset by a commute score of 1 and below-median financial outlook.
6How is transit access here?
Transit access is severely limited. West Brighton's commute score of 1 (borough median: 2.5) means public transportation is not a reliable option; a personal vehicle is required for most destinations outside immediate walking distance.
7Is this neighborhood safe?
Crime activity is currently at the borough median (49th percentile), but the trend is concerning: crime rose 140.2% over the recent period. Total crimes logged 1,213 incidents over 12 months. Noise complaints are very high (1,237), though rodent complaints are low (96).
8What's the building stock like?
West Brighton is predominantly walk-up buildings (75% of tracked inventory) with some mid-rise options (25%). This reflects older, smaller-scale residential development typical of outer Staten Island. Only 4 buildings are currently tracked in DwellCheck's system.