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 June 27, 2026

Chinatown
Manhattan
Little Italy
Manhattan
Safety Grade C C
30-Day Incidents 247 277
Violent Crime 9 10
Robbery 8 12
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Chinatown is currently safer with 247 incidents vs 277 in Little Italy. Safety grades: Chinatown (C) vs Little Italy (C).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinatown or Little Italy safer?

Chinatown currently has fewer incidents (247 vs 277 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Chinatown: 9 violent incidents. Little Italy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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