Greenwich Village, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Bohemian heart of Manhattan with Washington Square Park, NYU campus, jazz clubs on Bleecker Street, and winding streets that break the grid.

View Interactive Map & Live Data

30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
123
Trend
Down 27% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
422

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Greenwich Village share
2.4%

Recent Incidents in Greenwich Village

  1. Robbery — Report of Person Robbing House @ 143 8th Ave (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzZL-Ir75fxE2bjgVs0] Aug 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 771 Lot 4 [HPD:19126688] Aug 8, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM PANEL AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 626 Lot 27 [HPD:19126482] Aug 8, 2026
  4. Agitator / Disturbance — Subway Shoving Suspect Sought @ W 4 St-Washington Sq Station (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — The NYPD is seeking a suspect who allegedly pushed a 27-year-old onto the tracks at the W 4th St-Washington Square Station in New York City around 9 a.m. The victim was rescued by another commuter and [CZ:-OzTLmhzqclrQ4HD4Og8] Aug 7, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Four Possible Gunshots Detected @ 425 W 14th St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzOmWXb-MOzYcLnwhFC] Aug 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 613 Lot 40 [HPD:19119620] Aug 6, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — Four Men Fighting on Northbound Platform @ W 14th St & 8th Ave (West Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz9ME8lQgad5NJUB_4I] Aug 4, 2026
  8. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 311 WEST 21 STREET [311:69939122] Aug 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7ES, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 537 Lot 1 [HPD:19124735] Aug 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE AT CEILING, WALLS, FLOORS AND BROKEN WINDOWS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7ES, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 537 Lot 1 [HPD:19124781] Aug 4, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Find Apartments in Greenwich Village

Looking for a safe place to live in Greenwich Village? Compare listings on these platforms:

StreetEasy Zillow Apartments.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwich Village, Manhattan safe?

Greenwich Village currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 123 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Greenwich Village?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (400 incidents).

How does Greenwich Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Greenwich Village logged 123 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Greenwich Village?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (95), Violent Crime (9), Agitator / Disturbance (6).

Is Greenwich Village getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

Explore Greenwich Village on the Live Map