Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Legendary counterculture neighborhood with punk rock history, Tompkins Square Park, and some of the densest concentrations of bars and restaurants in Manhattan.
Robbery — Man Robbed Near Amazon Locker-Castro @ 60 Pitt St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsD7GoHkHpCz3nkZJCe] May 9, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot @ Avenue B & E 8th St (East Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os45W-zgHnm47SLMp7Q] May 8, 2026
Violent Crime — Police on Lookout for Gray Vehicle After Person Shot in Stomach, Arm @ Avenue D & E 7th St (East Village, Manhattan) — ShotSpotter technology detected gunfire on a rooftop in New York's East Village, leading to a police response where a person was confirmed shot in the stomach and arm. [CZ:-Os1gV-PZJAkjRmhW5Wd] May 7, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ E 7th St & Avenue D (East Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os1hBLHKV_tOU3kG3Bh] May 7, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 84 Avenue C (East Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os1fq2FFhYc3YJpXabr] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 390 Lot 57 [HPD:18877567] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 390 Lot 57 [HPD:18877574] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY @ Block 390 Lot 57 [HPD:18877573] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN TREAD 2ND UP FROM BOTTOM AT 1st PUBLIC HALL STAIRS FROM EAST, 5th STORY @ Block 390 Lot 57 [HPD:18877572] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR VALVE AT RADIATOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 390 Lot 57 [HPD:18877570] May 7, 2026
East Village currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 95 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in East Village?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (88 incidents).
How does East Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?
East Village logged 95 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in East Village?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (87), Violent Crime (6), Robbery (2).
Is East Village getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.