Greenwich Village, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
102
Trend
Down 18% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
227

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41017
Greenwich Village share
1.5%

Recent Incidents in Greenwich Village

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 552 HUDSON STREET [311:69492782] Jun 26, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — NYPD Seeks Help ID'ing Suspect Wanted for Umbrella Assault @ W 4th St & 6th Ave (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/). [CZ:-Ovra76iwSkWds0e38Lx] Jun 24, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — NYPD Seeks Help ID'ing Man Wanted for Slashing Man Near Washington Square Park @ 129 Macdougal St (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/). [CZ:-OvrXLsqWIrb0YoibwMX] Jun 24, 2026
  4. 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 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027155] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027153] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2038 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR APARTMENT 13 AND 14 AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027152] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027150] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027149] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19034142] Jun 24, 2026
  10. 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 DOOR LEADING TO BOILER ROOM AT NORTH AT BASEMENT @ Block 770 Lot 19 [HPD:19024131] Jun 23, 2026

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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 102 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (221 incidents).

How does Greenwich Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Greenwich Village logged 102 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 (85), Violent Crime (8), homeless (4).

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.

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