Crime in Washington Heights (10040)
NYPD crime data for the last 2 years
Safety Verdict
Washington Heights (10040): Moderately Safe
Washington Heights has 35% less total crime than the city average. Violent crime is well below average. Crime has been relatively stable year-over-year.
Total
2,420
1.0%Violent
225
3.0%Property
779
8.0%Quality of Life
1,416
Washington Heights Report Card
See building grades, violations, and landlord info for Washington Heights (10040)
Recent Crimes
Most recent incidents reported by NYPD
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
10 incidentsPETIT LARCENY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM BUILDING,UNATTENDED, PACKAGE THEFT INSIDE
PETIT LARCENY
LARCENY,PETIT OF VEHICLE ACCES
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
ROBBERY
ROBBERY,OPEN AREA UNCLASSIFIED
FRAUDS
FRAUD,UNCLASSIFIED-MISDEMEANOR
DANGEROUS DRUGS
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,POSSESS.
BURGLARY
BURGLARY,RESIDENCE,NIGHT
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
FELONY ASSAULT
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
5 incidentsPETIT LARCENY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM AUTO
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
GRAND LARCENY
LARCENY,GRAND PERSON,NECK CHAI
VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS
LEAVING SCENE-ACCIDENT-PERSONA
ROBBERY
ROBBERY,BICYCLE
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
6 incidentsOFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY &
AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT 2
VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
FELONY ASSAULT
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
OFF. AGNST PUB ORD SENSBLTY &
AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT 2
HARRASSMENT 2
HARASSMENT,SUBD 3,4,5
DANGEROUS DRUGS
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,INTENT TO
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
7 incidentsVEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS
LEAVING SCENE-ACCIDENT-PERSONA
POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
STOLEN PROPERTY 2,1,POSSESSION
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
TRESPASS 2, CRIMINAL
HARRASSMENT 2
HARASSMENT,SUBD 3,4,5
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
TRESPASS 2, CRIMINAL
HARRASSMENT 2
HARASSMENT,SUBD 3,4,5
FORGERY
FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
4 incidentsROBBERY
ROBBERY,DWELLING
OFFENSES INVOLVING FRAUD
FORGERY,ETC.-MISD.
FELONY ASSAULT
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
PETIT LARCENY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM BUILDING,UNATTENDED, PACKAGE THEFT INSIDE
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
10 incidentsMISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW
CRIMINAL CONTEMPT 1
DANGEROUS DRUGS
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,POSSESS.-
GRAND LARCENY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM BUILDING (NON-RESIDENCE) UNATTENDED
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
PETIT LARCENY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
HARRASSMENT 2
HARASSMENT,SUBD 3,4,5
GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE
LARCENY,GRAND OF AUTO
FORGERY
FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO
DANGEROUS WEAPONS
WEAPONS, POSSESSION, ETC
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
5 incidentsFELONY ASSAULT
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
FELONY ASSAULT
STRANGULATION 1ST
HARRASSMENT 2
HARASSMENT,SUBD 3,4,5
ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES
ASSAULT 3
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY,UNCLASSIFIED MIS
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
3 incidentsGRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE
LARCENY,GRAND OF AUTO
HARRASSMENT 2
HARASSMENT,SUBD 3,4,5
PETIT LARCENY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM BUILDING,UN
Buildings in 10040
460 AUDUBON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040
64 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040
140 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040
2 ELLWOOD STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040
681 WEST 193 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040
11 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040
31 SHERMAN AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10040
82 WADSWORTH TERRACE, Manhattan, NY, 10040
87 ELLWOOD STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040
108 ELLWOOD STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Washington Heights (10040)
4 questions answered
The most common crime category in Washington Heights (10040) is quality-of-life incidents with 1,416 incidents over the past 2 years. Overall, Washington Heights (10040) recorded 2,420 total incidents. Data sourced from NYPD.
Washington Heights (10040) had 2,420 crime incidents over the past 2 years, including 225 violent crimes. Compare this to other NYC zip codes on the Lucid Rents crime index page to see how Washington Heights (10040) ranks.
225 violent crimes were reported in the 10040 zip code over the past 2 years. This includes assaults, robberies, and other offenses against persons. See the detailed breakdown on this page.
779 property crimes were reported in Washington Heights (10040) over the past 2 years, including burglaries, theft, and vandalism. Visit the building pages for 10040 to see crime counts near specific addresses.