Financial District, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

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

Wall Street and the southern tip of Manhattan, transformed from a weekday-only business district into a 24/7 residential neighborhood with waterfront parks.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• homeless: 16
• Agitator / Disturbance: 8
• Robbery: 8
• Violent Crime: 8
• hazardous_building: 6
• Drug Activity: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 18 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 23 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 83 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 12 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Financial District

1. Robbery — Person's Backpack, Motorola Phone Stolen @ State St & Whitehall St (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozp58G-_hAu0Pmiz9Vr] Aug 12, 2026
2. Robbery — Person Robbed at World Trade Center @ Church St & Dey St (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzmaOT4KZyeQKw0aqp-] Aug 11, 2026
3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:70025824] Aug 11, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Woman Punched in Mouth @ Fulton St & Pearl St (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzYX-XACTbYvjSIxM0Q] Aug 8, 2026
5. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:69982220] Aug 8, 2026
6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 30 PARK PLACE [311:69969674] Aug 6, 2026
7. Agitator / Disturbance — Unfounded Report of Man Armed With Knife @ Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Station (4) (5) (6) (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzJOB2uZN33ndO4Dqjd] Aug 6, 2026
8. Robbery — Person Robbed Near Duane Reade @ 37 Broadway (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzJDlGwq84z958iuqGn] Aug 5, 2026
9. Violent Crime — Man and Woman Fighting @ Fulton St Station (Financial District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzHsBsEuOoYhZrHCaWj] Aug 5, 2026
10. Robbery — Report of Man Stole Items, Fled Into Bowling Green Train Station @ 1 Whitehall St [CZ:-OzECxOWK35fAlhn4A6e] Aug 4, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Tribeca A
• Lower East Side C

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Financial District, Manhattan safe?

Financial District currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 47 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Financial District?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (12). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (83 incidents).

How does Financial District compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Financial District logged 47 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Financial District?

The most reported categories are: homeless (16), Agitator / Disturbance (8), Robbery (8).

Is Financial District 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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