Greenwich Village Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Greenwich Village has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.30M (+88.3% vs area average), median household income of $185K (+109.4% vs area average), population density of 89,662 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 79.54% (-13.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Greenwich Village
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Greenwich Village 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 neighborhood was compared against 257 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 neighborhood in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #233 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
905
Total Incidents
75.4
Monthly Average
#233 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Greenwich Village show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (76 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 11. 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 Greenwich Village reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 100 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 75 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Greenwich Village tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Greenwich Village is Assault 3, accounting for 26% of all incidents (235 cases). This is followed by Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5 at 14.4% (130 cases). The top three categories combined represent 51% 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
89,661.81
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #20 of 249 neighborhoods
+126.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
79.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #223 of 232 neighborhoods
-13.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,303,792.59
average estimate
Ranks #9 of 219 neighborhoods
+88.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$184,526.67
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 226 neighborhoods
+109.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.