Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Civic Center Manhattan |
Chinatown Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 18 | 79 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Civic Center is currently safer with 18 incidents vs 79 in Chinatown. Safety grades: Civic Center (A) vs Chinatown (A).
Civic Center currently has fewer incidents (18 vs 79 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Civic Center: 0 violent incidents. Chinatown: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.