Little Italy, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 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
305
Trend
Down 13% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1138

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6427
Citywide (30d)
42098
Little Italy share
4.7%

Recent Incidents in Little Italy

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 50 PRINCE STREET [311:71071013] Nov 11, 2026
  2. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:71067286] Nov 11, 2026
  3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:71052329] Nov 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 507 Lot 1 [HPD:19366309] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366064] Nov 9, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366063] Nov 9, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366062] Nov 9, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 275 Lot 1 [HPD:19366061] Nov 9, 2026
  9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:71026353] Nov 7, 2026
  10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:71016614] Nov 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 305 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1125 incidents).

How does Little Italy compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Little Italy logged 305 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 (280), homeless (25).

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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