SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square Safety Report
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Summary
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.75M (+152.5% vs area average), median household income of $121K (+37.3% vs area average), population density of 51,234 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 80.63% (-12.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square in New York City, NY receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #187 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
595
Total Incidents
49.6
Monthly Average
#187 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (50 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 63 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 50 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 22.7% of all incidents (135 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 21.7% (129 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% 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
51,234.06
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #83 of 249 neighborhoods
+29.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
80.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #219 of 232 neighborhoods
-12.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,748,272.22
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 219 neighborhoods
+152.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$121,025.12
average estimate
Ranks #34 of 226 neighborhoods
+37.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.