Chelsea, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Art gallery capital of NYC along the High Line, with Chelsea Market, a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, and luxury residential developments along the Hudson River.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 6
• Violent Crime: 4
• homeless: 3
• Robbery: 3
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 4 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 3 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 79 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 5 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Chelsea

1. Robbery — Report of Person Robbing House @ 143 8th Ave (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzZL-Ir75fxE2bjgVs0] Aug 9, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Four Possible Gunshots Detected @ 425 W 14th St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzOmWXb-MOzYcLnwhFC] Aug 7, 2026
3. Violent Crime — Report of Three Police Officers Attacked at The Standard, High Line @ 843 Washington St (West Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz0UImdBfqaq4GOXEbw] Aug 2, 2026
4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 114 10 AVENUE [311:69893736] Jul 30, 2026
5. Robbery — Person Robbed @ 10th Ave & W 27th St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OyPu0nLorFHwCaIhqp4] Jul 25, 2026
6. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot, Shots Fired @ 425 W 25th St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OyHAaahwhSWfssXN-4n] Jul 24, 2026
7. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 31 HUDSON YARDS [311:69798736] Jul 22, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 720 Lot 79 [HPD:19091082] Jul 22, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 720 Lot 79 [HPD:19091081] Jul 22, 2026
10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING FRONT TO SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 720 Lot 73 [HPD:19090790] Jul 22, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Hell's Kitchen C
• Greenwich Village B
• Gramercy B
• Midtown West C

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelsea, Manhattan safe?

Chelsea currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 18 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Chelsea?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (79 incidents).

How does Chelsea compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Chelsea logged 18 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Chelsea?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (6), Violent Crime (4), homeless (3).

Is Chelsea 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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