Nolita, Manhattan Safety Report

C average safety

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

Trendy boutique-filled area north of Little Italy

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
307
Trend
Up 20% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
896

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
Nolita share
5.9%

Recent Incidents in Nolita

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing People on Train @ Spring St & Lafayette St [CZ:-Ozmc_-dw8nOdYTvHbnb] Aug 11, 2026
  2. Robbery — Person's Phone Stolen at Bleecker Street Station @ Bleecker St & Lafayette St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OziSoaLOs5YjkXlDzy7] Aug 11, 2026
  3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70015042] Aug 11, 2026
  4. Robbery — Person Robbing Bank @ 424 Broadway (Tribeca, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzffyW0qYyzMD1c4bbL] Aug 10, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Man Assaulted in Attempted Robbery @ Great Jones St & Lafayette St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz_51ZY80AVAWbCvtte] Aug 9, 2026
  6. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:69998673] Aug 9, 2026
  7. Robbery — Man Panhandling, Holding Door on Train Platform @ Delancey St– Essex St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzSb5L4tZwTxNP6hQ3B] Aug 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 460 Lot 19 [HPD:19132661] Aug 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 28 RCNY § 25-171; & 67 (7)(B) MDL; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.1.3; NYC FIRE CODE § 703.2: ADJUST DOOR TO PREVENT GAPS BETWEEN THE TOP AND SIDE EDGES OF DOOR AND DOOR JAMB EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 1/8 OF AN INCH AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCE OF 3/4 OF AN INCH BETWEEN THE DOOR BOTTOM AND SILL AT AT DOOR IN THE 1st ENTRANCE FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT GFW, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 460 Lot 19 [HPD:19132667] Aug 7, 2026
  10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:69961402] Aug 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nolita, Manhattan safe?

Nolita currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 307 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Nolita?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (17). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (801 incidents).

How does Nolita compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Nolita logged 307 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Nolita?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (226), homeless (33), Violent Crime (21).

Is Nolita 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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