New York neighborhood

Crime in Koreatown

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

1,600Reported incidents

6,396Residents

$143,464Median income

At a glance

Koreatown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

182

Violent incidents

1,418

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Koreatown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Koreatown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Koreatown

Retail Theft1,089

Burglary138

Assault113

Other90

Theft51

Robbery50

Drug Offense31

Vandalism17

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Koreatown

Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
OtherNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTATION,UNCLASS M
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
OtherNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTATION,UNCLASS M
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Koreatown

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FAQ

Koreatown safety: common questions

Is Koreatown a safe neighborhood in New York?

Koreatown has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 1,600 reported incidents in Koreatown, including 182 violent and 1,418 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Koreatown?

The most frequently reported offense in Koreatown is Retail Theft.