Inwood, Manhattan Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Manhattan's northernmost neighborhood with Inwood Hill Park's old-growth forest, Dominican and Irish heritage, and some of the island's most affordable rents.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 338
• Drug Activity: 19
• Violent Crime: 18
• Robbery: 6
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2
• homeless: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 6 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 10 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 1289 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 17 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Inwood

1. Robbery — Train Employee Robbed, Purse Taken @ Inwood-207 St Station (A) (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozk7zIioaMbPhLb42ui] Aug 11, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Report of Five Gunshots Heard @ 9 Thayer St (Washington Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oze9araJ8XspUENdSDR] Aug 10, 2026
3. Violent Crime — Two Women Fighting at Train Station @ 207 St Station (1) (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oze5jeDEEmd-lDzlnkM] Aug 10, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Person Assaulted @ 123 Nagle Ave [CZ:-Oze56iUUhIdNg-SeFAP] Aug 10, 2026
5. Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot, Five Shots Heard @ 123 Nagle Ave (Washington Heights, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozdz81CkoaAVCgh1rgj] Aug 10, 2026
6. Violent Crime — Six Possible Gunshots Detected @ 529 W 204th St (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzdeKtv67r8N4DFY7iC] Aug 10, 2026
7. Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Indoor @ 30 PARK TERRACE EAST [311:69996896] Aug 9, 2026
8. Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Indoor @ 30 PARK TERRACE EAST [311:69999527] Aug 9, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH LEADING TO COMPACTOR CLOSET AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 2175 Lot 100 [HPD:19127149] Aug 9, 2026
10. Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Indoor @ 30 PARK TERRACE EAST [311:69977139] Aug 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inwood, Manhattan safe?

Inwood currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 384 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Inwood?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1289 incidents).

How does Inwood compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Inwood logged 384 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Inwood?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (338), Drug Activity (19), Violent Crime (18).

Is Inwood getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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