Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Manhattan's vibrant Chinese-American center with Canal Street's bustling markets, dim sum parlors, and one of the oldest ethnic enclaves in the Western Hemisphere.
Agitator / Disturbance — Unfounded Report of Shots Fired, Police Investigating Threats @ 253 Centre St (Little Italy, Manhattan) — Police responded to a report of shots fired at 253 Centre St in New York, but later confirmed that no shots were fired, only threats. An investigation is ongoing. [CZ:-OsHlwC3h5ZvxkDz3MWU] May 10, 2026
Robbery — Person Robbed Canal Street Station @ Canal St Station (Chinatown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsGGKixRCR8cW00P3gZ] May 10, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 6O LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68934632] May 10, 2026
Robbery — Report of Woman Robbed at Gunpoint @ 94 Mott St [CZ:-Os9WrPZu4NatMoZXi-S] May 9, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68933340] May 9, 2026
Robbery — Man's Phone Stolen After Being Threatened @ Broadway & Howard St (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os8Qc5uSpsS-an0wdxW] May 8, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68915161] May 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:18877244] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:18877243] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:18877241] May 7, 2026
Chinatown currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 79 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Chinatown?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (74 incidents).
How does Chinatown compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Chinatown logged 79 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Chinatown?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (68), homeless (5), Agitator / Disturbance (3).
Is Chinatown getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.