Chinatown vs Little Italy: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated November 12, 2026

Chinatown
Manhattan
Little Italy
Manhattan
Safety Grade B B
30-Day Incidents 292 305
Violent Crime 0 0
Robbery 0 0
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Chinatown is currently safer with 292 incidents vs 305 in Little Italy. Safety grades: Chinatown (B) vs Little Italy (B).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinatown or Little Italy safer?

Chinatown currently has fewer incidents (292 vs 305 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Chinatown: 0 violent incidents. Little Italy: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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