Thursday, October 22, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
New York Crime & Safety

New York neighborhood

Crime in Central Park

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Central Park neighborhood of New York, NY.

165Reported incidents
239Residents
$124,993Median income

At a glance

Central Park crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

68
Violent incidents
97
Property incidents
Assault
Most common offense

Map

Central Park crime map

Reported crime density across and around Central Park.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central Park

Assault49
Drug Offense30
Retail Theft19
Other16
Theft13
DUI/Traffic12
Robbery8
Vandalism6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central Park

  • Assault

    Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED

  • Weapons

    Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY

    WEAPONS POSSESSION 3

  • Assault

    Precinct 22, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 3

  • DUI/Traffic

    Precinct 18, Manhattan, New York, NY

    TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN

  • Assault

    Precinct 22, Manhattan, New York, NY

    MENACING,UNCLASSIFIED

  • Assault

    Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 3

  • Other

    Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY

    THEFT OF SERVICES- CABLE TV SE

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY

    LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY

    LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY

    THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Central Park

Peter Cooper VillageA4,558 residentsMidtown EastA59,492 residentsSoHoA-9,888 residentsStuyvesant TownA-14,875 residents

FAQ

Central Park safety: common questions

Is Central Park a safe neighborhood in New York?

Central Park has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 165 reported incidents in Central Park, including 68 violent and 97 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central Park?

The most frequently reported offense in Central Park is Assault.