Lower East Side, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic immigrant gateway turned nightlife destination, with tenement museums, Orchard Street shopping, and some of Manhattan's best late-night food.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 108
• Robbery: 17
• Violent Crime: 17
• homeless: 11
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 7 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 23 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 448 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 16 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Lower East Side

1. Robbery — Person Robbed @ 171 Delancey St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzoNNWJrgj_30tiuUXA] Aug 12, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ Cherry St & Jackson St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzoEhlKlaprBlVHydR5] Aug 12, 2026
3. Violent Crime — Report of Shot Fired Near Fish Market @ Stanton St & Pitt St [CZ:-OzhM6IB-w6rSnTJXHJ0] Aug 10, 2026
4. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 48A MARKET STREET [311:70011785] Aug 10, 2026
5. Violent Crime — Man Assaulted Person @ 245 E Broadway (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzZEogAQIZboxe5wIfi] Aug 9, 2026
6. Robbery — Man Panhandling, Holding Door on Train Platform @ Delancey St– Essex St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzSb5L4tZwTxNP6hQ3B] Aug 7, 2026
7. Violent Crime — Report of Man Shot @ 170 Rivington St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzK_1SmTauESqMyiLne] Aug 6, 2026
8. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 220 BROOME STREET [311:69955545] Aug 5, 2026
9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ BROOME STREET [311:69957020] Aug 5, 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 AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 425 Lot 37 [HPD:19117511] Aug 5, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• East Village C
• Financial District A
• SoHo B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower East Side, Manhattan safe?

Lower East Side currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 155 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Lower East Side?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (7). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (448 incidents).

How does Lower East Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Lower East Side logged 155 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Lower East Side?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (108), Robbery (17), Violent Crime (17).

Is Lower East Side 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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