Civic Center vs Chinatown: Safety Comparison

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

Updated August 12, 2026

Civic Center
Manhattan
Chinatown
Manhattan
Safety Grade C C
30-Day Incidents 117 231
Violent Crime 12 13
Robbery 13 17
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Civic Center is currently safer with 117 incidents vs 231 in Chinatown. Safety grades: Civic Center (C) vs Chinatown (C).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Civic Center or Chinatown safer?

Civic Center currently has fewer incidents (117 vs 231 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Civic Center: 12 violent incidents. Chinatown: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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