Little Italy, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated August 12, 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
246
Trend
Up 2% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
764

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Little Italy share
4.7%

Recent Incidents in Little Italy

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing People on Train @ Spring St & Lafayette St [CZ:-Ozmc_-dw8nOdYTvHbnb] Aug 11, 2026
  2. Robbery — Person's Phone Stolen at Bleecker Street Station @ Bleecker St & Lafayette St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OziSoaLOs5YjkXlDzy7] Aug 11, 2026
  3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70015042] Aug 11, 2026
  4. Robbery — Man Stole From CVS, Fled Into Spring Street Station @ 161 6th Ave (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzgvliVxvXUJB7Vv7lt] Aug 10, 2026
  5. Robbery — Person Robbing Bank @ 424 Broadway (Tribeca, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzffyW0qYyzMD1c4bbL] Aug 10, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 48A MARKET STREET [311:70011785] Aug 10, 2026
  7. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:69998673] Aug 9, 2026
  8. Robbery — Shoplifter Stole Candy, Fled Toward Spring Street Train Station @ 161 6th Ave (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzXv_W2afYFygSQ7Mo1] Aug 8, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RETURN BELL BUZZER FROM EAST WALL TO ENTRANCE TO BUILDING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 116 Lot 48 [HPD:19120647] Aug 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOB AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 116 Lot 48 [HPD:19120646] Aug 7, 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 246 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 (22). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (681 incidents).

How does Little Italy compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Little Italy logged 246 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 (167), homeless (33), Robbery (22).

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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