Midtown West, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 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

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 42
• Violent Crime: 9
• homeless: 3
• Robbery: 3
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 2 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 6 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 50 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 1 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Midtown West

1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Knife in Dispute @ W 40th St & Broadway (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsNF2OA2gG6dws2tDrI] May 11, 2026
2. Violent Crime — Woman Assaulted in Business Robbery @ 550 8th Ave (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsMWqCiq1W3RvDAGbgx] May 11, 2026
3. Robbery — Person Robbed @ 435 W 31st St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsKDpHe-UA3ffFC14bZ] May 11, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Report of Fight in Cinema @ 312 W 34th St (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsJbxpqrQFD3a8vfdqs] May 11, 2026
5. homeless — Encampment: N/A [311:68941706] May 10, 2026
6. Violent Crime — Report of Man Stabbed in Arm @ W 35th St & 6th Ave [CZ:-OsAtrm3eQXkQFNYd9Tx] May 9, 2026
7. Violent Crime — Report of Person Punched, Food Stolen @ W 34th St & 7th Ave [CZ:-Os9YT0XfxYMTSbstUrw] May 9, 2026
8. Violent Crime — People Fighting @ W 34th St & 8th Ave (Garment District, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os38xpNBEHPRRZHGvyZ] May 7, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF GNATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 763 Lot 5 [HPD:18877396] May 7, 2026
10. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 112 WEST 32 STREET [311:68898703] May 6, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Hell's Kitchen B
• Chelsea A
• Midtown East B

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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 59 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (50 incidents).

How does Midtown West compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Midtown West logged 59 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 (42), Violent Crime (9), homeless (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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