Updated September 27, 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.
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70517493] Sep 24, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 140 ORCHARD STREET [311:70520430] Sep 24, 2026
homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70501228] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 508 Lot 1 [HPD:19238884] Sep 23, 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 AND LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 480 Lot 4 [HPD:19243245] Sep 23, 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 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 480 Lot 4 [HPD:19243243] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 471 Lot 41 [HPD:19247883] Sep 23, 2026
Chinatown currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 147 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 (16). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (553 incidents).
How does Chinatown compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Chinatown logged 147 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 (124), homeless (23).
Is Chinatown getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.