Hamilton Heights, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated May 13, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic neighborhood with Hamilton Grange and City College

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
342
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
342

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2307
Citywide (30d)
13678
Hamilton Heights share
14.8%

Recent Incidents in Hamilton Heights

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1820 Amsterdam Ave (Hamilton Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsUHAahYNYtdHKfueNS] May 13, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing Customers on Train Platform @ 155 St Station (C) (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsMeM-YbDemxki6eN4t] May 11, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — People Assaulted Person, Damaged Vehicle @ 680 Saint Nicholas Ave (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsIBCayZipNyS5A9nKc] May 10, 2026
  4. Agitator / Disturbance — Disturbance in Street @ 561 W 144th St (Hamilton Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsABfnoIGfsbtEpVUDp] May 9, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Report of Three Gunshots Heard @ W 139th St & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os9XWfHVYsMus8Sju7L] May 9, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — Person Spat on MTA Employee @ W 145th St & Saint Nicholas Ave [CZ:-Os1q6N-995FIzRwmj46] May 7, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 2701 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Harlem, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os0KTqu9fNz_Qzu0gcz] May 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE STRIKE PLATE ON DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2096 Lot 17 [HPD:18877135] May 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SADDLE AT ENTRANCE IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2096 Lot 17 [HPD:18877134] May 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2096 Lot 17 [HPD:18877133] May 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton Heights, Manhattan safe?

Hamilton Heights currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 342 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Hamilton Heights?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (335 incidents).

How does Hamilton Heights compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Hamilton Heights logged 342 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Hamilton Heights?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (330), Violent Crime (6), Agitator / Disturbance (4).

Is Hamilton Heights getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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