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 F 634
2 Upper West Side B 150
3 Hell's Kitchen C 167
4 Washington Heights D 478
5 Chelsea B 18
6 East Harlem F 386
7 East Village C 278
8 Financial District A 47
9 Gramercy B 269
10 Greenwich Village B 123
11 Inwood D 384
12 Lower East Side C 155
13 Midtown East C 162
14 Midtown West C 96
15 Murray Hill B 35
16 SoHo B 237
17 Tribeca A 78
18 Upper East Side A 52
19 Morningside Heights C 208
20 Chinatown C 231
21 Battery Park City A 27
22 Flatiron C 146
23 Kips Bay B 115
24 West Village B 140
25 Nolita C 307
26 NoHo C 302
27 Little Italy C 246
28 Two Bridges C 136
29 Carnegie Hill B 93
30 Yorkville B 71
31 Lenox Hill B 47
32 Turtle Bay B 85
33 Hamilton Heights D 575
34 Hudson Yards B 57
35 Roosevelt Island A 20
36 Civic Center C 117

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Manhattan?

Harlem currently holds the best safety grade in Manhattan with a grade of F and 634 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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