Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Gritty-turned-trendy Midtown West enclave packed with international restaurants on 9th and 10th Avenues, theater district proximity, and Hudson River Park access.
Violent Crime — Person Assaulted at Train Station @ W 42nd St & 7th Ave (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow5qNU1WpOM3aO-Zam7] Jun 27, 2026
Robbery — Two Men Robbed Person @ 1516 Broadway (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow5CRlm1KFY13Z4S41-] Jun 26, 2026
Robbery — NYPD Seeks Help ID'ing Suspect Wanted for Two Cellphone Robberies in Early June @ Times Sq - 42 St (Garment District, 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:-Ow0TGoiZd5Zi0GDoOfD] Jun 26, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Indecent Exposure @ 717 8th Ave (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow0N22MJV_i06nVhBN8] Jun 26, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 15 Amsterdam Ave (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvrDY_mEYbNxe6k5LSn] Jun 24, 2026
Robbery — NYPD Seeks Help ID'ing Man Wanted for Attempted Late Night Burglary @ 349 W 48th St (Hell's Kitchen, 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:-Ovr0h5AGIdwNXPAvyFy] Jun 24, 2026
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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 20, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1053 Lot 37 [HPD:19026924] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 20, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1053 Lot 37 [HPD:19026923] Jun 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1053 Lot 37 [HPD:19026922] Jun 23, 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 BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1053 Lot 37 [HPD:19026921] Jun 23, 2026
Hell's Kitchen currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 258 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Hell's Kitchen?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (8). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (405 incidents).
How does Hell's Kitchen compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Hell's Kitchen logged 258 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Hell's Kitchen?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (221), Violent Crime (17), Robbery (9).
Is Hell's Kitchen getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.