Murray Hill, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Young professional enclave between Midtown and Gramercy with Curry Row on Lexington, rooftop bars, and a high concentration of post-college residents.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
4
Trend
Up 300% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
5

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
Murray Hill share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Murray Hill

  1. Robbery — Report of Dunkin' Donuts Robbed at Gunpoint @ 305 E 43rd St (Turtle Bay, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrzVO8-jT-uhguUXsxs] May 6, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 285 LEXINGTON AVENUE [311:68873516] May 4, 2026
  3. 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 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1319 Lot 29 [HPD:18826847] Apr 30, 2026
  4. 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 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 892 Lot 7501 [HPD:18826475] Apr 30, 2026
  5. police_misconduct — CCRB Complaint: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto — Closed - Pending Litigation (Precinct 17, Manhattan) [CCRB:202603293] Apr 8, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray Hill, Manhattan safe?

Murray Hill currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 4 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Murray Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (3 incidents).

How does Murray Hill compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Murray Hill logged 4 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Murray Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (2), homeless (1), Robbery (1).

Is Murray Hill 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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