Crime Safety Grade

B-

New York, NY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 60% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 42+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is New York Safe?

With an overall crime index of 103, New York has a 3% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 243. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Randalls and Wards Island earning an A+ grade while Little Italy rates D+.

Crime Index Comparison

New York

103

New York Avg

101

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

103

3% above average

Violent Crime

103

3% above average

Property Crime

102

2% above average

Safe Areas

81%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in New York

1 in 243

Property crime: 1 in 245

Where Is It Safe in New York?

Safest Neighborhoods

Randalls and Wards Island

A+ 2

Governors Island

A+ 3

Hudson Square / West SoHo

Median income: $110,231

A 4

Upper East Side

Median income: $152,163

A 5

NoHo

Median income: $156,833

A 6

Greenwich Village

Median income: $141,963

A 7

TriBeCa

Median income: $239,836

A 8

Peter Cooper Village

Median income: $137,499

A 9

Midtown East

Median income: $152,466

A 10

Central Park

Median income: $124,993

Areas with Higher Crime

D+ 2

C 3

C 4

C 5

C 6

C+ 7

C+ 8

C+ 9

B- 10

B-

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New York Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Vehicle Theft · 25% above avg

Lowest Risk

Burglary · 22% below avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs New York
Murder Violent	113	▲ 13%	▲ 20%
Assault Violent	113	▲ 13%	▲ 13%
Robbery Violent	84	▼ 16%	▼ 13%
Burglary Property	78	▼ 22%	▼ 28%
Larceny / Theft Property	105	▲ 5%	▲ 39%
Vehicle Theft Property	125	▲ 25%	▲ 61%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All New York Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	Governors Island	A+	0	$0
2	Randalls and Wards Island	A+	3	$0
3	Hudson Square / West SoHo	A	81	$110,231
4	Upper East Side	A	73	$152,163
5	NoHo	A	70	$156,833
6	Greenwich Village	A	101	$141,963
7	TriBeCa	A	91	$239,836
8	Peter Cooper Village	A	59	$137,499
9	Midtown East	A	113	$152,466
10	Central Park	A	75	$124,993
11	SoHo	A-	126	$137,943
12	Stuyvesant Town	A-	40	$115,002
13	Murray Hill	A-	91	$146,271
14	Upper West Side	A-	91	$133,548
15	Gramercy Park	A-	93	$131,330
16	The Flatiron District	A-	96	$189,112
17	Battery Park City	A-	78	$219,222
18	Kips Bay	A-	92	$118,510
19	Morningside Heights	A-	68	$80,060
20	NoMad	B+	122	$170,744
21	Koreatown	B+	107	$143,464
22	Financial District	B+	106	$147,956
23	Chelsea	B+	127	$131,726
24	Civic Center	B+	54	$99,596
25	Rose Hill	B+	124	$144,146
26	Washington Heights	B+	106	$52,877
27	Inwood	B+	111	$51,264
28	Roosevelt Island	B+	96	$95,514
29	East Village	B	119	$83,083
30	Hell's Kitchen	B	140	$99,427
31	Lower East Side	B	116	$64,744
32	Hamilton Heights	B-	133	$46,944
33	Nolita	B-	127	$81,699
34	Theater District	B-	167	$130,109
35	Garment District	C+	121	$160,072
36	The Bowery	C+	132	$57,597
37	East Harlem	C+	135	$45,495
38	Two Bridges	C	131	$32,295
39	Chinatown	C	133	$51,548
40	Central Harlem	C	142	$52,375
41	Manhattanville	C	162	$32,397
42	Little Italy	D+	163	$34,881

New York Crime by Zip Code

New York Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

18,680,000

Median Income

$67,046

Home Value

$634,536

Median Rent

$1,489

Home Ownership

33%

Racial Demographics

White

53%

Black

15.4%

Hispanic

25.5%

Asian

13.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in New York?

New York has an overall crime index of 103, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 81% of neighborhoods in New York are rated A or B for safety.

Is New York safe to live in?

New York has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in New York?

The safest neighborhoods in New York based on crime data include Randalls and Wards Island, Governors Island, Hudson Square / West SoHo, Upper East Side, and NoHo. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does New York crime compare to the national average?

New York's overall crime index is 103 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 3% higher than the typical US city.

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