Is West Brighton, Staten Island Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
West Brighton has a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods, or 42 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the safer half of Staten Island. DwellCheck rates it "Average" — typical for the borough — from 1,556 NYPD complaint records and 1 shooting incident over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 13.7% 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 2,056 quality-of-life complaints in West Brighton. West Brighton is considered about average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 1,556 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 West Brighton?
West Brighton recorded 1,556 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (37,010 residents) that is 42 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Of those, 472 were felonies and 101 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.
West Brighton Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
1,556
Past 12 months · 42 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
101
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 13.7%
13.7% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 37,010 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in West Brighton
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 325 | 20.9% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 167 | 10.7% |
| petit larceny | 160 | 10.3% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 158 | 10.2% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 128 | 8.2% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 96 | 6.2% |
| grand larceny | 81 | 5.2% |
| felony assault | 69 | 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 (37,010 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
1,087
29.4 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
95
2.6 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Sanitation Issues
224
6.1 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
650
17.6 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
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
571
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
202
35% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
368
64% of total
How Safe Is West Brighton 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 (this page) | 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 West Brighton.
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 West Brighton's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 37,010) 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 West Brighton'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 West Brighton Safety
Is West Brighton safe?
West Brighton has a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods, or 42 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the safer half of Staten Island. DwellCheck rates it "Average" — typical for the borough — from 1,556 NYPD complaint records and 1 shooting incident over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 13.7% 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 West Brighton?
West Brighton recorded 1,556 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (37,010 residents) that is 42 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Of those, 472 were felonies and 101 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 West Brighton?
The most common crimes in West Brighton are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (325 incidents, 20.9% of total); 2. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS (167 incidents, 10.7% of total); 3. PETIT LARCENY (160 incidents, 10.3% of total).
Is West Brighton safer than the Staten Island average?
West Brighton has a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods. It had 8% fewer incidents than the borough average (1,556 vs. a borough average of 1,687 for a neighborhood of the same population, 37,010 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 42 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in West Brighton?
Crime in West Brighton has improved by 13.7% year-over-year, dropping from 1,803 to 1,556 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about West Brighton?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 1,087 noise complaints (low per resident), 95 rodent complaints (moderate) and 224 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 West Brighton safe at night?
Night safety in West Brighton varies by block. About 35.8% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. West Brighton recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is West Brighton safe for families?
For families considering West Brighton: the neighborhood recorded 1,087 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 95 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 54% 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. West Brighton has a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods, with 1,556 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 West Brighton at night?
West Brighton is classified as "Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 1,556 total crime incidents — 8% 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 West Brighton dangerous?
By NYPD data, West Brighton is rated "Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 1,556 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 13.7% year-over-year, dropping from 1,803 to 1,556 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 West Brighton 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 West Brighton a good place to live?
West Brighton is considered about average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 54% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 1,556 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 West Brighton to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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