Updated August 12, 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 — Person Robbed @ 709 FDR Dr (East Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-OznFYP5ei9esvSp5OdD] Aug 11, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Shot Fired Near Fish Market @ Stanton St & Pitt St [CZ:-OzhM6IB-w6rSnTJXHJ0] Aug 10, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 896 Lot 12 [HPD:19127179] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 896 Lot 12 [HPD:19127178] Aug 9, 2026
Robbery — Report of Person Robbed at Gunpoint @ 75 Baruch Pl (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzW2742GJHokepvyrGD] Aug 8, 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 LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 391 Lot 37 [HPD:19120258] Aug 7, 2026
Robbery — NYPD Seeks Suspect Who Followed Delivery Worker Into Building, Burglarized Rooftop Apartment @ Loisaida Ave & E 6th St — Police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a burglary on July 23 on the Lower East Side. [CZ:-OzMdvSzvFImYukvmmQH] Aug 6, 2026
Robbery — Person Stole Black Toyota RAV4 @ 3rd Ave & E 14th St (East Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzKjkAcMEphVlI6Ytd2] Aug 6, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot @ 170 Rivington St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzK_1SmTauESqMyiLne] Aug 6, 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 LATCH SET AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY @ Block 372 Lot 10 [HPD:19118981] Aug 6, 2026
East Village currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 278 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (12). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (731 incidents).
How does East Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?
East Village logged 278 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 (243), Violent Crime (19), homeless (8).
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.