Battery Park City, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Planned waterfront community on the Hudson with extensive esplanade, parks, and family-friendly residential towers overlooking the Statue of Liberty.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
36
Trend
Down 39% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
95

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41016
Battery Park City share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Battery Park City

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Gun @ 140 West St (Tribeca, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow9oD1sZDewf-zaEw7p] Jun 27, 2026
  2. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69489866] Jun 26, 2026
  3. Robbery — Man Fled Westbound After Stealing Items From CVS Pharmacy @ 217 Broadway (Tribeca, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvthMF4qKspt_S1bJd5] Jun 24, 2026
  4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69460220] Jun 24, 2026
  5. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69452913] Jun 23, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 27 Warren St (Tribeca, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ovl0hKB39zXk5noOA0X] Jun 22, 2026
  7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69441707] Jun 22, 2026
  8. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69446101] Jun 22, 2026
  9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69435940] Jun 22, 2026
  10. Robbery — Wallet, Phone Stolen on Train @ Wall St Station (2) (3) (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvdU6jJc8UzU_2RAc8O] Jun 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Battery Park City, Manhattan safe?

Battery Park City currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 36 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Battery Park City?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (80 incidents).

How does Battery Park City compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Battery Park City logged 36 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Battery Park City?

The most reported categories are: homeless (13), hazardous_building (10), Robbery (5).

Is Battery Park City getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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