Little Italy, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 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
85
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
85

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Little Italy share
3.8%

Recent Incidents in Little Italy

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Unfounded Report of Shots Fired, Police Investigating Threats @ 253 Centre St (Little Italy, Manhattan) — Police responded to a report of shots fired at 253 Centre St in New York, but later confirmed that no shots were fired, only threats. An investigation is ongoing. [CZ:-OsHlwC3h5ZvxkDz3MWU] May 10, 2026
  2. Robbery — Person Robbed Canal Street Station @ Canal St Station (Chinatown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsGGKixRCR8cW00P3gZ] May 10, 2026
  3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 6O LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68934632] May 10, 2026
  4. Robbery — Report of Woman Robbed at Gunpoint @ 94 Mott St [CZ:-Os9WrPZu4NatMoZXi-S] May 9, 2026
  5. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68933340] May 9, 2026
  6. Robbery — Man's Phone Stolen After Being Threatened @ Broadway & Howard St (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os8Qc5uSpsS-an0wdxW] May 8, 2026
  7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68915161] May 8, 2026
  8. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 192 Mercer St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrurdRZWWU0cXo8hipi] May 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 17, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 490 Lot 24 [HPD:18875445] May 6, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 471 Lot 46 [HPD:18853416] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Italy, Manhattan safe?

Little Italy currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 85 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (80 incidents).

How does Little Italy compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Little Italy logged 85 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 (73), homeless (5), Agitator / Disturbance (3).

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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