New York neighborhood

Crime in Chinatown

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

2,272Reported incidents

12,242Residents

$51,548Median income

At a glance

Chinatown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

677

Violent incidents

1,595

Property incidents

Other

Most common offense

Map

Chinatown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Chinatown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Chinatown

Other512

Theft400

Retail Theft351

Assault305

Sexual Offense192

Drug Offense144

Robbery92

Vandalism84

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Chinatown

Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTATION,UNCLASS M
Sexual OffenseDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
FORCIBLE TOUCHING
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
NY STATE LAWS,UNCLASSIFIED FEL
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
VandalismDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF,UNCLASSIFIED 4
TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Chinatown

East HarlemC+121,742 residents Two BridgesC36,818 residents Central HarlemC122,350 residents ManhattanvilleC17,727 residents

FAQ

Chinatown safety: common questions

Is Chinatown a safe neighborhood in New York?

Chinatown has a crime safety grade of C, making it a mid-range area of New York. Our analysis counted 2,272 reported incidents in Chinatown, including 677 violent and 1,595 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Chinatown?

The most frequently reported offense in Chinatown is Other.