Manhattan Safety Report
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Summary
Manhattan has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 5 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.11M (+54.7% vs area average), median household income of $115K (+30.1% vs area average), population density of 74,244 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.48% (-8.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Manhattan
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Manhattan in New York City, NY receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This borough was compared against 5 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this borough in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for boroughs in the region. This area ranks #5 out of 5 boroughs analyzed.
45,885
Total Incidents
3823.8
Monthly Average
#5 / 5
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Manhattan show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (2737 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 690. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Manhattan reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 4161 incidents, while 2025-12 saw the lowest activity at 3160 incidents. On average, this borough in New York City experiences approximately 3824 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Manhattan tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Manhattan is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 27.2% of all incidents (12500 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 21.4% (9807 cases). The top three categories combined represent 58% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
74,244.31
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 5 boroughs
+99.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #5 of 5 boroughs
-8.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,106,872.83
average estimate
Ranks #1 of 5 boroughs
+54.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$114,848.98
average estimate
Ranks #1 of 5 boroughs
+30.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this borough. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.