Lower East Side Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Lower East Side has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $804K (+16.1% vs area average), median household income of $63K (-28.7% vs area average), population density of 83,654 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.96% (-1.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Lower East Side
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Lower East Side 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #240 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,577
Total Incidents
131.4
Monthly Average
#240 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Lower East Side show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 2:00 (115 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 16. 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 Lower East Side reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 166 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 131 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 15% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Lower East Side tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Lower East Side is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 28.9% of all incidents (456 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 22.6% (356 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
83,653.62
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #29 of 249 neighborhoods
+111.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #171 of 232 neighborhoods
-1.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$804,238.18
average estimate
Ranks #61 of 219 neighborhoods
+16.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$62,851.15
average estimate
Ranks #169 of 226 neighborhoods
-28.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.