SoHo, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Cast-iron loft district turned luxury shopping destination, with cobblestone streets, flagship stores, and galleries that put it on the cultural map.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
76
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
76

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
2261
Citywide (30d)
13481
SoHo share
3.4%

Recent Incidents in SoHo

  1. Agitator / Disturbance — Unfounded Report of Shots Fired, Police Investigating Threats @ 253 Centre St (Little Italy, Manhattan) — Police responded to a report of shots fired at 253 Centre St in New York, but later confirmed that no shots were fired, only threats. An investigation is ongoing. [CZ:-OsHlwC3h5ZvxkDz3MWU] May 10, 2026
  2. Robbery — Person Robbed Canal Street Station @ Canal St Station (Chinatown, Manhattan) [CZ:-OsGGKixRCR8cW00P3gZ] May 10, 2026
  3. Robbery — Report of Woman Robbed at Gunpoint @ 94 Mott St [CZ:-Os9WrPZu4NatMoZXi-S] May 9, 2026
  4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68933340] May 9, 2026
  5. Robbery — Man's Phone Stolen After Being Threatened @ Broadway & Howard St (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-Os8Qc5uSpsS-an0wdxW] May 8, 2026
  6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:68915161] May 8, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 192 Mercer St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OrurdRZWWU0cXo8hipi] May 6, 2026
  8. 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 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 590 Lot 41 [HPD:18875251] May 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 586 Lot 45 [HPD:18875372] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 17, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 490 Lot 24 [HPD:18875445] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SoHo, Manhattan safe?

SoHo currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 76 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in SoHo?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (71 incidents).

How does SoHo compare to the rest of Manhattan?

SoHo logged 76 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in SoHo?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (63), homeless (6), Agitator / Disturbance (3).

Is SoHo 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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