New York neighborhood

Crime in Midtown East

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

2,565Reported incidents

59,492Residents

$152,466Median income

At a glance

Midtown East crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

476

Violent incidents

2,089

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Midtown East crime map

Reported crime density across and around Midtown East.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Midtown East

Retail Theft1,240

Assault321

Other310

Theft198

Vandalism122

Burglary90

DUI/Traffic77

Robbery77

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Midtown East

TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO
AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
RESISTING ARREST
RobberyDec 1, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ROBBERY,OPEN AREA UNCLASSIFIED
AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
VandalismNov 30, 2025
Precinct 18, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF,UNCLASSIFIED 4

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Midtown East

TriBeCaA18,540 residents Peter Cooper VillageA4,558 residents Central ParkA239 residents SoHoA-9,888 residents

FAQ

Midtown East safety: common questions

Is Midtown East a safe neighborhood in New York?

Midtown East has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 2,565 reported incidents in Midtown East, including 476 violent and 2,089 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Midtown East?

The most frequently reported offense in Midtown East is Retail Theft.