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 |
Financial District Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 117 | 47 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 8 |
| Robbery | 13 | 8 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Financial District is currently safer with 47 incidents vs 117 in Civic Center. Safety grades: Civic Center (C) vs Financial District (A).
Financial District currently has fewer incidents (47 vs 117 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Civic Center: 12 violent incidents. Financial District: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.