Is Lower East Side, Manhattan Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Lower East Side Safe? Crime & Safety Data
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 4,774 crimes were reported in Lower East Side — about 101.2 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 66.7. There are also 9,954 open building violations on record nearby.
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By the numbers · Lower East Side
4,774
Crimes (12 mo)
+52%vs city rate (101.2 vs 66.7 per 1k)
9,954
Open violations
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to other popular New York neighborhoods.
Incident map · Lower East Side
Breakdown · Lower East Side
Most common crimes in Lower East Side
Petit Larceny
1,235
Harrassment 2
607
Grand Larceny
503
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
495
Criminal Mischief & Related Of
326
Other
1,608
Show all 35 types
Petit Larceny1,235
Harrassment 2607
Grand Larceny503
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
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Questions about Lower East Side
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Lower East Side?
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 4,774 crimes were reported in Lower East Side — about 101.2 per 1,000 residents per year, above the citywide rate of 66.7.
How do I check crime at a specific Lower East Side address?
Enter any Lower East Side address in the search box above to see block-level crime, violations for that exact location — free.
Where does this Lower East Side safety data come from?
Directly from the City of New York open-data portal, updated automatically.
Crimes cover Lower East Side, defined as the area within the official Lower East Side boundary (NYC City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Area, outlined on the map), in the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; violation counts are compared to other popular New York neighborhoods. Source: City of New York open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.
Outline shows the official Lower East Side boundary; figures count records inside it. Search an address for block-level detail.
495
Criminal Mischief & Related Of326
Other Offenses Related To Theft266
Dangerous Drugs259
Felony Assault209
Burglary109
Miscellaneous Penal Law105
Vehicle And Traffic Laws104
Robbery101
Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty &91
Offenses Against Public Admini66
Dangerous Weapons47
Other State Laws40
Forgery34
Criminal Trespass30
Grand Larceny Of Motor Vehicle26
Intoxicated & Impaired Driving20
Frauds19
Theft-Fraud17
Administrative Code16
Offenses Against The Person13
Possession Of Stolen Property11
Burglar'S Tools9
Disorderly Conduct3
Other State Laws (Non Penal Law)3
Petit Larceny Of Motor Vehicle3
Arson2
Offenses Involving Fraud1
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law1
Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle1
Offenses Against Public Safety1
Escape 31
Building violation types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous
3,194
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous
1,796
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous
1,643
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed
800
Dob Safety: Boiler Annual Inspection Not Filed
468
Other
2,053
Show all 41 types
Hpd Class B — Hazardous3,194
Hpd Class A — Non-Hazardous1,796
Hpd Class C — Immediately Hazardous1,643
Dob Safety: Boiler Inspection Not Filed800
Dob Safety: Boiler Annual Inspection Not Filed468
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Correction Not Filed412
Dob Safety: Elevator Periodic Test Correction Not Filed215
Dob Safety: Periodic Gas Piping Inspection Not Filed213
Dob Safety: Low-Pressure Boiler External Inspection Correction Not Filed184
Nycha Class B — Hazardous171
Hpd Class I — Informational135
Dob Safety: Ftc-Aeu-Haz115
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection Report Not Filed86
Dob Safety: Energy Benchmarking Report Not Filed69
Dob Safety: Acc166
Nycha Class A — Non-Hazardous60
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Violation55
Dob Safety: Ll108140
Nycha Class C — Immediately Hazardous38
Dob Safety: High-Pressure Boiler Inspection Not Filed31
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 1 Test Not Filed30
Dob Safety: Energy Efficiency Grade Not Displayed27
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection: Unsafe Condition Reported16
Dob Safety: Dq-En-Bench14
Dob Safety: Elevator Cat 5 Violation14
Dob Safety: Facade Inspection (Fisp) Unsafe/No Report Filed13
Dob Safety: Energy Audit Or Retro-Commissioning Not Filed8
Dob Safety: Ll11/987
Dob Safety: Fispfcs6
Dob Safety: Ll11986
Dob Safety: Ftc-Fc-Swarmp4
Dob Safety: E4
Dob Safety: Ftc-Fc-Unsafe3
Dob Safety: Ftf-En-Ll973212
Dob Safety: Local Law 97 Emissions Report Not Filed2
Dob Safety: Structurally Compromised Building Report Not Filed2