Safest Neighborhoods in Manhattan (2026)

Updated daily with real crime data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, and more

36 neighborhoods ranked from safest to most dangerous. Grades are based on 30-day incident data weighted by severity.

# NEIGHBORHOOD GRADE INCIDENTS (30D)
1 Harlem C 4
2 Upper West Side A 2
3 Hell's Kitchen B 2
4 Washington Heights B 0
5 Chelsea A 1
6 East Harlem C 1
7 East Village B 3
8 Financial District A 3
9 Gramercy A 3
10 Greenwich Village A 2
11 Inwood C 7
12 Lower East Side B 6
13 Midtown East A 1
14 Midtown West B 8
15 Murray Hill A 3
16 SoHo A 2
17 Tribeca A 3
18 Upper East Side A 0
19 Morningside Heights A 1
20 Chinatown A 6
21 Battery Park City A 2
22 Flatiron A 5
23 Kips Bay A 4
24 West Village A 4
25 Nolita A 5
26 NoHo A 2
27 Little Italy A 5
28 Two Bridges A 7
29 Carnegie Hill A 3
30 Yorkville A 1
31 Lenox Hill A 0
32 Turtle Bay A 3
33 Hamilton Heights A 2
34 Hudson Yards A 0
35 Roosevelt Island A 1
36 Civic Center A 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Manhattan?

Harlem currently holds the best safety grade in Manhattan with a grade of C and 4 incidents in the last 30 days.

Is Manhattan safe to live in?

Safety varies significantly across Manhattan's 36 neighborhoods. The safest areas have grade A or B ratings, while others rate D or F. Use NEMESIS to check specific neighborhoods before signing a lease.

How are Manhattan neighborhoods ranked for safety?

NEMESIS aggregates real-time data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, CCRB, HPD, EMS, and community reports. Each neighborhood is graded A-F based on incident volume, severity, and livability factors like transit, dining, and parks.

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