New York Crime & Safety

New York neighborhood

Crime in Chelsea

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

3,063Reported incidents
53,010Residents
$131,726Median income
B+Chelsea grade

At a glance

Chelsea crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

734
Violent incidents
2,329
Property incidents
Retail Theft
Most common offense

Map

Chelsea crime map

Reported crime density across and around Chelsea.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Chelsea

Retail Theft879
Other746
Assault529
Drug Offense213
Burglary150
Theft146
Robbery124
Vandalism122

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Chelsea

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY

    THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY

    LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

  • Theft

    Precinct 10, Manhattan, New York, NY

    FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO

  • Theft

    Precinct 10, Manhattan, New York, NY

    FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO

  • Assault

    Precinct 10, Manhattan, New York, NY

    STRANGULATION 1ST

  • Other

    Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY

    AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL CONTEMPT

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY

    THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY

    LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

  • Retail Theft

    Precinct 10, Manhattan, New York, NY

    LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

  • Other

    Precinct 10, Manhattan, New York, NY

    U.S. CODE UNCLASSIFIED

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Chelsea

B+Koreatown6,396 residentsB+Financial District26,301 residentsB+Civic Center3,950 residentsB+Rose Hill4,820 residents

FAQ

Chelsea safety: common questions

Is Chelsea a safe neighborhood in New York?
Chelsea has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 3,063 reported incidents in Chelsea, including 734 violent and 2,329 property offenses.
What is the most common crime in Chelsea?
The most frequently reported offense in Chelsea is Retail Theft.