Little Italy, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 26, 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
166
Trend
Down 39% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
674

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5180
Citywide (30d)
38725
Little Italy share
3.2%

Recent Incidents in Little Italy

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70534978] Sep 25, 2026
  2. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 197 BOWERY [311:70518971] Sep 24, 2026
  3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70517493] Sep 24, 2026
  4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70501228] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 508 Lot 1 [HPD:19238884] Sep 23, 2026
  6. 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 AND LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 480 Lot 4 [HPD:19243245] Sep 23, 2026
  7. 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 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 480 Lot 4 [HPD:19243243] Sep 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 471 Lot 41 [HPD:19247883] Sep 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 415 Lot 32 [HPD:19237938] Sep 22, 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 6C, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 415 Lot 32 [HPD:19237937] Sep 22, 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 166 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 (18). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (610 incidents).

How does Little Italy compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Little Italy logged 166 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 (141), homeless (24), Drug Activity (1).

Is Little Italy 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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