West Village, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Bohemian neighborhood known for its nightlife and brownstones

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
140
Trend
Down 12% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
490

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
5190
Citywide (30d)
34125
West Village share
2.7%

Recent Incidents in West Village

  1. Robbery — Person's Bag Stolen Aboard Train @ Houston St Station (1) (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzovWl1I6P2zQ90OC12] Aug 12, 2026
  2. Robbery — Man Stole From CVS, Fled Into Spring Street Station @ 161 6th Ave (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzgvliVxvXUJB7Vv7lt] Aug 10, 2026
  3. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Man Armed With Two Gasoline-Filled Water Bottles on Train Platform @ W 18th St & 7th Ave (Chelsea, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzaZTYuXSSU2TmE5RUK] Aug 9, 2026
  4. Robbery — Shoplifter Stole Candy, Fled Toward Spring Street Train Station @ 161 6th Ave (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzXv_W2afYFygSQ7Mo1] Aug 8, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM PANEL AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 12, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 626 Lot 27 [HPD:19126482] Aug 8, 2026
  6. Agitator / Disturbance — Subway Shoving Suspect Sought @ W 4 St-Washington Sq Station (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — The NYPD is seeking a suspect who allegedly pushed a 27-year-old onto the tracks at the W 4th St-Washington Square Station in New York City around 9 a.m. The victim was rescued by another commuter and [CZ:-OzTLmhzqclrQ4HD4Og8] Aug 7, 2026
  7. Robbery — Person Stole Bag at Train Station @ 6th Ave & W 14th St (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzR0z8FdE_EOapjwdfl] Aug 7, 2026
  8. Violent Crime — Man Punched on Train @ 1 Av Station (L) (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzNBtFt7cm9-wpmV-6u] Aug 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 613 Lot 40 [HPD:19119620] Aug 6, 2026
  10. Robbery — Man Stole Items From CVS, Fled Into Train @ 161 Ave of the Americas (SoHo, Manhattan) [CZ:-OzGgaOT1ZgjHXTLhizl] Aug 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Village, Manhattan safe?

West Village currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 140 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in West Village?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (10). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (448 incidents).

How does West Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

West Village logged 140 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in West Village?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (103), Robbery (13), Violent Crime (9).

Is West Village getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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