Updated June 27, 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.
Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Indoor @ 30 PARK TERRACE EAST [311:69488357] Jun 26, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 570 W 214th St (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvuVliUPcnVG52DPo2j] Jun 24, 2026
Violent Crime — Possible Gunshots Detected @ 608 Isham St (Inwood, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ovr9GaVJlMlDXVWAq0y] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK ON DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2243 Lot 358 [HPD:19027464] Jun 24, 2026
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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2243 Lot 358 [HPD:19027463] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2243 Lot 358 [HPD:19027462] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2243 Lot 358 [HPD:19027461] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2243 Lot 358 [HPD:19027460] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 12B, 12th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2218 Lot 25 [HPD:19027101] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1G, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 2243 Lot 241 [HPD:19026829] Jun 23, 2026
Inwood currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 458 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (985 incidents).
How does Inwood compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Inwood logged 458 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 (439), Violent Crime (8), Robbery (4).
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.