SoHo, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 12, 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
237
Trend
Up 31% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
676

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
SoHo share
4.6%

Recent Incidents in SoHo

  1. Robbery — Person's Bag Stolen Aboard Train @ Houston St Station (1) (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzovWl1I6P2zQ90OC12] Aug 12, 2026
  2. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Harassing People on Train @ Spring St & Lafayette St [CZ:-Ozmc_-dw8nOdYTvHbnb] Aug 11, 2026
  3. Robbery — Person's Phone Stolen at Bleecker Street Station @ Bleecker St & Lafayette St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OziSoaLOs5YjkXlDzy7] Aug 11, 2026
  4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:70015042] Aug 11, 2026
  5. Robbery — Man Stole From CVS, Fled Into Spring Street Station @ 161 6th Ave (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzgvliVxvXUJB7Vv7lt] Aug 10, 2026
  6. Robbery — Person Robbing Bank @ 424 Broadway (Tribeca, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzffyW0qYyzMD1c4bbL] Aug 10, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — Man Assaulted in Attempted Robbery @ Great Jones St & Lafayette St (NoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oz_51ZY80AVAWbCvtte] Aug 9, 2026
  8. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:69998673] Aug 9, 2026
  9. Robbery — Shoplifter Stole Candy, Fled Toward Spring Street Train Station @ 161 6th Ave (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzXv_W2afYFygSQ7Mo1] Aug 8, 2026
  10. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 60 LAFAYETTE STREET [311:69961402] Aug 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 237 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (15). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (604 incidents).

How does SoHo compare to the rest of Manhattan?

SoHo logged 237 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 (167), homeless (26), Robbery (19).

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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