New York neighborhood

Crime in Kips Bay

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

452Reported incidents

35,293Residents

$118,510Median income

At a glance

Kips Bay crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

184

Violent incidents

268

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Kips Bay crime map

Reported crime density across and around Kips Bay.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Kips Bay

Assault140

Retail Theft116

Other63

Robbery39

Burglary28

Vandalism27

Drug Offense12

Theft12

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Kips Bay

Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Drug OffenseNov 25, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI
Drug OffenseNov 25, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI
OtherNov 24, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
RESISTING ARREST
Retail TheftNov 23, 2025
Precinct 13, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
OtherNov 22, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTEMPT,CRIMINAL
AssaultNov 22, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT POLICE/PEACE OFFICER
AssaultNov 18, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Kips Bay

The Flatiron DistrictA-12,670 residents Battery Park CityA-10,468 residents Morningside HeightsA-38,000 residents NoMadB+1,961 residents

FAQ

Kips Bay safety: common questions

Is Kips Bay a safe neighborhood in New York?

Kips Bay has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 452 reported incidents in Kips Bay, including 184 violent and 268 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Kips Bay?

The most frequently reported offense in Kips Bay is Assault.