New York neighborhood

Crime in Lower East Side

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

1,738Reported incidents

36,120Residents

$64,744Median income

At a glance

Lower East Side crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

550

Violent incidents

1,188

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Lower East Side crime map

Reported crime density across and around Lower East Side.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Lower East Side

Retail Theft478

Assault373

Other239

Drug Offense156

Vandalism99

Robbery91

DUI/Traffic84

Theft77

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Lower East Side

AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
BAIL JUMPING 3
VandalismDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL MIS 2 & 3
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
NY STATE LAWS,UNCLASSIFIED FEL
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
NY STATE LAWS,UNCLASSIFIED FEL
VandalismDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 4TH, GRAFFIT
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Drug OffenseNov 30, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Lower East Side

East VillageB71,189 residents Hell's KitchenB58,186 residents Hamilton HeightsB-54,056 residents NolitaB-5,989 residents

FAQ

Lower East Side safety: common questions

Is Lower East Side a safe neighborhood in New York?

Lower East Side has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 1,738 reported incidents in Lower East Side, including 550 violent and 1,188 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Lower East Side?

The most frequently reported offense in Lower East Side is Retail Theft.