Little Italy, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic Italian-American enclave in Lower Manhattan

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
277
Trend
Up 21% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
505

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41017
Little Italy share
4.0%

Recent Incidents in Little Italy

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:69486967] Jun 26, 2026
  2. Robbery — Man Stole Woman's Bag, Fled Onto D Train @ Spring St Station (6) (Little Italy, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvyBFtkxhXHeUfdVm07] Jun 25, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Person Shot, Suspects Sought @ 10 Stanton St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) — Police responded to a shooting incident at 265 Bowery in New York City, where shots were reported and teenagers were seen fleeing the scene. Authorities confirmed a person was shot nearby at 10 Stanto [CZ:-OvqNe7MS6wQD-zK2CI4] Jun 23, 2026
  4. Robbery — Report of Man Armed With Knife Robbed Person @ Grand St & Chrystie St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvmVODSfVbnpR9L4zPp] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM(RANGE) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 490 Lot 24 [HPD:19024651] Jun 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 8TH CEMENT STAIR TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY @ Block 490 Lot 24 [HPD:19024650] Jun 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 164 Lot 13 [HPD:19026832] Jun 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 164 Lot 13 [HPD:19026831] Jun 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 164 Lot 13 [HPD:19026830] Jun 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BULKEAD AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 271 Lot 37 [HPD:19024325] Jun 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Italy, Manhattan safe?

Little Italy currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 277 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Little Italy?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (10). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (465 incidents).

How does Little Italy compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Little Italy logged 277 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Little Italy?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (222), homeless (24), Robbery (12).

Is Little Italy getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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