Is Westerleigh, Staten Island Safe in 2026?
Based on 877 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 1 shooting incident, and 1,315 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Westerleigh has a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods, with incidents trending down (16.9% fewer year-over-year).
Westerleigh is considered much safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 877 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
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Total Crime Incidents
877
Past 12 months · 27.9 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
44
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 16.9%
16.9% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 31,458 residents (2020 Census).
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| harrassment 2 | 195 | 22.2% |
| petit larceny | 131 | 14.9% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 103 | 11.7% |
| grand larceny | 75 | 8.6% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 60 | 6.8% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 50 | 5.7% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 48 | 5.5% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 41 | 4.7% |
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 (31,458 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
988
31.4 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
86
2.7 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Sanitation Issues
178
5.7 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
63
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
205
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
70
34% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
135
66% of total
How Safe Is Westerleigh 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 (this page) | 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 Westerleigh.
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 Westerleigh's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 31,458) 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 Westerleigh'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 Westerleigh Safety
Is Westerleigh safe?
Westerleigh is rated "Much Safer Than Average" — Top 25% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 877 crime incidents were recorded, including 1 shooting incident. Westerleigh is considered much safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 877 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Westerleigh?
The most common crimes in Westerleigh are: 1. HARRASSMENT 2 (195 incidents, 22.2% of total); 2. PETIT LARCENY (131 incidents, 14.9% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (103 incidents, 11.7% of total).
Is Westerleigh safer than the Staten Island average?
Westerleigh has a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods. It had 39% fewer incidents than the borough average (877 vs. a borough average of 1,434 for a neighborhood of the same population, 31,458 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 27.9 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Westerleigh?
Crime in Westerleigh has improved by 16.9% year-over-year, dropping from 1,055 to 877 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Westerleigh?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 988 noise complaints (low per resident), 86 rodent complaints (moderate) and 178 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 Westerleigh safe at night?
Night safety in Westerleigh varies by block. About 24.1% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Westerleigh recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Westerleigh safe for families?
For families considering Westerleigh: the neighborhood recorded 988 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 86 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 77% 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. Westerleigh has a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods, with 877 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 Westerleigh at night?
Westerleigh is classified as "Much Safer Than Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 877 total crime incidents — 39% 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 Westerleigh dangerous?
By NYPD data, Westerleigh is rated "Much Safer Than Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 877 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 16.9% year-over-year, dropping from 1,055 to 877 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 Westerleigh 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 Westerleigh a good place to live?
Westerleigh is considered much safer than average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 77% of Staten Island neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 877 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 Westerleigh to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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