Updated August 12, 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.
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Brandished Knife at Woman, Made Threats @ W 42nd St & 7th Ave (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzjV-hgAEzJIyO5kLwl] Aug 11, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Pipe @ 9th Ave & W 42nd St (Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozf9gz5Ia_hZfeOu4ZV] Aug 10, 2026
Robbery — Report of Man Robbed of Bike @ W 48th St & 7th Ave [CZ:-OzdXAxddNYcKfW8Myxw] Aug 10, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Possible Gunshots Heard @ 341 W 45th St (Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz_v_zQ9ijKW3AmFpmK] Aug 9, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Shirtless Man Armed With Knife on Train @ W 50th St & 8th Ave (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzWpTqNbhPveRdic8d5] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD STORAGE AT BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 1023 Lot 2 [HPD:19126493] Aug 8, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Woman Harassing Woman on Southbound Train @ W 50th St & 8th Ave [CZ:-OzRy__m6akaskJIC8Sx] Aug 7, 2026
Violent Crime — Person Assaulted @ W 42nd St & 11th Ave (Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzNOtmF2d0GI39qlI7i] Aug 6, 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 EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1039 Lot 55 [HPD:19119801] Aug 6, 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 NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT S6K, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1072 Lot 50 [HPD:19119128] Aug 6, 2026
Hell's Kitchen currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 167 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (21). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (579 incidents).
How does Hell's Kitchen compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Hell's Kitchen logged 167 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 (111), homeless (22), Violent Crime (13).
Is Hell's Kitchen getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.