Is Port Richmond, Staten Island Safe in 2026?
Based on 1,965 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 2 shooting incidents, and 1,301 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Port Richmond is above the Staten Island average for crime with stable incident levels year-over-year.
Port Richmond is considered much higher than average, ranking safer than 18% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 1,965 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers December 2024 – December 2025 (12 months) · Source: NYPD CompStat & NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated April 26, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
1,965
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
2
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
227
512 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 3.1%
No significant change
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 355 | 18.1% |
| harrassment 2 | 329 | 16.7% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 263 | 13.4% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 117 | 6.0% |
| felony assault | 110 | 5.6% |
| vehicle and traffic laws | 106 | 5.4% |
| dangerous drugs | 98 | 5.0% |
| miscellaneous penal law | 88 | 4.5% |
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.
Noise Complaints
857
24.5 per 1,000 residents
High
Rodent Reports
54
1.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
176
5.0 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
214
6.1 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
704
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
232
33% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
471
67% of total
How Safe Is Port Richmond Compared to Other Staten Island Neighborhoods?
Staten Island Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 468 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 81% |
| Tottenville | 891 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 63% |
| Westerleigh | 914 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Huguenot | 927 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 61% |
| Great Kills | 1,074 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 55% |
| Rosebank | 1,296 | 2 | Average | 46% |
| Travis | 1,327 | 0 | Average | 45% |
| Midland Beach | 1,392 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| Grasmere | 1,593 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 34% |
| West Brighton | 1,702 | 1 | Higher Than Average | 29% |
| Port Richmond (this page) | 1,965 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 18% |
| Mariners Harbor | 2,267 | 1 | High Activity Area | 6% |
| St. George | 2,864 | 2 | High Activity Area | 0% |
| Tompkinsville | 2,603 | 1 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page are sourced directly from the NYPD CompStat database via NYC Open Data. 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 only against other NTAs within Staten Island, so scores are borough-relative rather than city-wide.
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 is rated "Much Higher Than Average" — Significantly above average. Over the past 12 months, 1,965 crime incidents were recorded, including 2 shooting incidents. Port Richmond is considered much higher than average, ranking safer than 18% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 1,965 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Port Richmond?
The most common crimes in Port Richmond are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (355 incidents, 18.1% of total); 2. HARRASSMENT 2 (329 incidents, 16.7% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (263 incidents, 13.4% of total).
Is Port Richmond safer than the Staten Island average?
Port Richmond is safer than 18% of Staten Island neighborhoods. It had 64% more incidents than the borough average (1,965 vs. a borough average of 1,200).
How has crime changed in Port Richmond?
Crime in Port Richmond has remained stable year-over-year (1,906 vs 1,965 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Port Richmond?
311 data shows 857 High complaints, 54 Low complaints, and 176 Moderate complaints. 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 30.6% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Port Richmond recorded 2 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 857 noise complaints (high for Staten Island) and 54 rodent reports. It ranks in the 18th percentile for safety in Staten Island. 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 ranks at the 18th percentile with 1,965 incidents. Compare all Staten Island neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see how each ranks by total crime, shootings, and borough percentile. All data is sourced from NYPD CompStat.
Can you walk around Port Richmond at night?
Port Richmond is classified as "Much Higher Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 2 shooting incidents and 1,965 total crime incidents — 64% 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" — safer than 18% of Staten Island neighborhoods. 1,965 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (1,906 vs 1,965 incidents). Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building to weight NYPD incidents within a 250-meter radius.
What parts of Port Richmond should I avoid?
NYPD CompStat reports incidents at the precinct level, not block-by-block, so a granular "avoid this street" answer isn't possible from public data alone. The most reliable signal at the block level is DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which weights NYPD incidents within a 250m 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 scores in the 18th percentile for safety in Staten Island. Port Richmond is considered much higher than average, ranking safer than 18% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 1,965 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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