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

ACentral Park grade

At a glance

Central Park crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

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
Nov 25, 2025
Weapons
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
WEAPONS POSSESSION 3
Nov 23, 2025
Assault
Precinct 22, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Nov 21, 2025
DUI/Traffic
Precinct 18, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
Nov 17, 2025
Assault
Precinct 22, Manhattan, New York, NY
MENACING,UNCLASSIFIED
Nov 17, 2025
Assault
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Nov 16, 2025
Other
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES- CABLE TV SE
Nov 16, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Nov 12, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Nov 12, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Nov 12, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Central Park

APeter Cooper Village4,558 residents AMidtown East59,492 residents A-SoHo9,888 residents A-Stuyvesant Town14,875 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.