West Village, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
163
Trend
Up 19% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
300

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Manhattan (30d)
6890
Citywide (30d)
41016
West Village share
2.4%

Recent Incidents in West Village

  1. Violent Crime — Report of Man With Knife Assaulted Person @ 14 W 10th St (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow7X6aNwH-b3NCKeYZa] Jun 27, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 552 HUDSON STREET [311:69492782] Jun 26, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — NYPD Seeks Help ID'ing Suspect Wanted for Umbrella Assault @ W 4th St & 6th Ave (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/). [CZ:-Ovra76iwSkWds0e38Lx] Jun 24, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — NYPD Seeks Help ID'ing Man Wanted for Slashing Man Near Washington Square Park @ 129 Macdougal St (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/). [CZ:-OvrXLsqWIrb0YoibwMX] Jun 24, 2026
  5. 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 LATCH SET AT FIRE DOOR AT SOUTH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 548 Lot 1 [HPD:19027709] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8M, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 548 Lot 1 [HPD:19027708] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8M, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 548 Lot 1 [HPD:19027706] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 8M, 8th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 548 Lot 1 [HPD:19027705] Jun 24, 2026
  9. 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 LATCH SET AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027155] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 586 Lot 76 [HPD:19027153] Jun 24, 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 163 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (284 incidents).

How does West Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?

West Village logged 163 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 (136), Violent Crime (11), Robbery (7).

Is West Village 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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