Midtown East, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

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

Grand Central Territory — corporate Manhattan with UN headquarters, Park Avenue's prestige addresses, and the Chrysler Building's Art Deco crown.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
162
Trend
Up 53% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
360

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Midtown East share
3.1%

Recent Incidents in Midtown East

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Shots Fired, Possible Gunshots Detected @ 422 Madison Ave (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzoO65je57KbzVRHQ10] Aug 12, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Unattended Armed Suitcase @ Lexington Ave & E 62nd St [CZ:-Ozm7zYxrszFvzU2sNjI] Aug 11, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Report of One Shot Fired @ 422 Madison Ave [CZ:-OzinYu0nZIeQ1jYnBnz] Aug 11, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — People Fighting on Southbound 6 Train @ 51 St Station (6) (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzianfauHgR-WRcRIsC] Aug 11, 2026
  5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 230 PARK AVENUE [311:70020028] Aug 11, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 60 EAST 55 STREET [311:70016926] Aug 11, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — Three People Fighting on Train @ E 63rd St & Lexington Ave (Upper East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzcgAduvjEkam33rUBp] Aug 9, 2026
  8. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Yelling, Pacing Near Station Entrance @ E 51st St & Lexington Ave [CZ:-OzXDEB7tn9a7jhafhhK] Aug 8, 2026
  9. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 323 PARK AVENUE [311:69991446] Aug 8, 2026
  10. Robbery — Man Stole Item From Store @ 754 5th Ave (Midtown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzNlI5eR04IHj-prK0O] Aug 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midtown East, Manhattan safe?

Midtown East currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 162 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Midtown East?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (14). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (302 incidents).

How does Midtown East compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Midtown East logged 162 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Midtown East?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (103), homeless (23), Robbery (14).

Is Midtown East 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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