Midtown West, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Times Square, Broadway theaters, and Penn Station — the commercial core of Manhattan with Hudson Yards development transforming the far west side.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
45
Trend
Down 73% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
358

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
4549
Citywide (30d)
36035
Midtown West share
1.0%

Recent Incidents in Midtown West

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 116 WEST 32 STREET [311:70544200] Sep 26, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ BROADWAY [311:70507517] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 17L, 17th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 826 Lot 1 [HPD:19239599] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 17L, 17th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 826 Lot 1 [HPD:19239598] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER BASE WOOD CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 17L, 17th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 826 Lot 1 [HPD:19239601] Sep 23, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 57 WEST 31 STREET [311:70492865] Sep 22, 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 LATCH SET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 860 Lot 31 [HPD:19241226] Sep 18, 2026
  8. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 60 WEST 23 STREET [311:70434481] Sep 17, 2026
  9. 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 38A, 38th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1032 Lot 7501 [HPD:19225345] Sep 17, 2026
  10. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 59 WEST 31 STREET [311:70428422] Sep 16, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midtown West, Manhattan safe?

Midtown West currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 45 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Midtown West?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (20). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (280 incidents).

How does Midtown West compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Midtown West logged 45 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 West?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (35), homeless (10).

Is Midtown West 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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