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Is St. George-New Brighton safe?

Staten Island, New York · safety score updated nightly

66out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates St. George-New Brighton as “Go, stay aware”.

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Gogo's take on St. George-New Brighton

“Go with care. St. George offers remarkable historic architecture, waterfront cultural institutions, and the iconic Staten Island Ferry hub, making daylight visits around the waterfront pleasant and low-risk. However, moving west and inland toward parts of New Brighton and the Jersey Street corridor brings elevated property and violent crime rates, warranting situational awareness after dark.”

About the area

St. George and New Brighton form the historic and civic anchor of Staten Island's North Shore, featuring Victorian homes, cultural venues, and scenic New York Harbor views. The district transitions from a bustling transit and government center near the ferry into dense residential blocks with varied socioeconomic conditions.

  • Waterfront Views
  • Historic Architecture
  • Transit Hub
  • Civic Center

Walking and biking in St. George-New Brighton

Walk score: 83/100 · Bike score: 48/100

Citi Bike does not operate in this area, and while the waterfront esplanade offers pleasant flat riding, inland streets feature steep hills with limited dedicated bike lanes.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Heavy transit police and civilian presence around the St. George Ferry Terminal and civic center
  • Historic housing stock with scenic harbor vistas and active neighborhood preservation efforts
  • Direct, free 24/7 water transit connection to Lower Manhattan without car dependency

Cons

  • Violent and property crime rates in the 120th Precinct track higher than Staten Island borough averages
  • Substantial poverty rates exceeding 22% in adjacent sections of New Brighton and along Jersey Street
  • Noticeable quality-of-life concerns and loitering around late-night transit transfer points

Homelessness: Visible homelessness and individuals seeking shelter or panhandling are commonly encountered inside and directly outside the St. George Ferry Terminal and nearby Borough Hall plaza.

What St. George-New Brighton is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Bustling and safe with commuters, municipal workers, and students walking toward the ferry terminal and bus depot.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Active and generally safe across main retail strips and civic plazas, though crowds concentrate around transit hubs.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Lively near dining spots and event venues, but peripheral side streets in New Brighton become much quieter and require caution.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Foot traffic drops sharply outside the ferry terminal; stick to well-lit main arteries and consider rideshares.

Transit, parking and getting around

Unrivaled transit connectivity via the free Staten Island Ferry to Manhattan, the terminal station of the Staten Island Railway (SIR), and a major MTA regional bus hub serving routes S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, and S51.

Municipal parking garages and paid lots operate adjacent to the St. George Ferry Terminal for roughly $8 to $15 daily; street parking is competitive near civic buildings but eases further inland in New Brighton.

Things to do in St. George-New Brighton

  • Attend a live performance at the restored 1929 historic St. George Theatre
  • Explore maritime artifacts and navigational history at the National Lighthouse Museum
  • Stroll along the waterfront promenade for panoramic views of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor

Local favorites

  • Enoteca Maria · Italian & International Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)
    Acclaimed restaurant featuring home-cooked regional dishes prepared by visiting grandmothers from around the globe.
  • St. George Theatre · Performing Arts Center · 4.7★ (2100)
    Magnificently restored Spanish and Italian Baroque theater hosting touring concerts, comedy, and theater.
  • Pier 76 · Pizza & Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)
    Casual, enduring North Shore favorite known for thin-crust tavern pizza and classic pasta dishes.

Neighborhoods near St. George-New Brighton

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Common questions about St. George-New Brighton

Is St. George-New Brighton safe to walk at night?

Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.

Is St. George-New Brighton a good place to live?

On safety, St. George-New Brighton scores 66/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.

How walkable is St. George-New Brighton?

Walk score 83/100 and bike score 48/100. Most errands can be done on foot.

Which areas near St. George-New Brighton are safer?

Westerleigh-Castleton Corners (90), West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill (76), Port Johnson (72) score higher nearby.

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