Midtown West, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated March 27, 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
8
Trend
Up 33% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
25

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
64
Citywide (30d)
413
Midtown West share
12.5%

Recent Incidents in Midtown West

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Man Punched Person, Stole Phone @ W 42nd St & Avenue of the Americas (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OofVlFWY0Aj5QGZty8y] Mar 26, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Search for Man Who Assaulted Person With Knife @ 6 W 32nd St (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OofG2kC-uNkLG_rZoRx] Mar 26, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Report of Man Pushed Off Bike, Bike Stolen @ W 42nd St & 6th Ave [CZ:-OobBkqvr_ZAiFilIfgq] Mar 25, 2026
  4. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:68439693] Mar 25, 2026
  5. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 117 WEST 31 STREET [311:68442789] Mar 25, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 116 WEST 32 STREET [311:68438146] Mar 25, 2026
  7. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 116 WEST 32 STREET [311:68442791] Mar 25, 2026
  8. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 116 WEST 32 STREET [311:68424659] Mar 24, 2026
  9. police_misconduct — CCRB Complaint: C/V requested investigation of crime — SRAD Closure (Precinct 14, Manhattan) [CCRB:202601576] Feb 18, 2026
  10. police_misconduct — CCRB Complaint: CV already in custody — Complainant Unavailable (Precinct 14, Manhattan) [CCRB:202601344] Feb 10, 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 8 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Afternoon (12pm–6pm) sees the most activity (11 incidents).

How does Midtown West compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Midtown West logged 8 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: homeless (5), Violent Crime (3).

Is Midtown West 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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