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

AMidtown East grade

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

Theft
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
FORGERY,ETC.,UNCLASSIFIED-FELO
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Dec 1, 2025
Other
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
RESISTING ARREST
Dec 1, 2025
Robbery
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ROBBERY,OPEN AREA UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 17, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Nov 30, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 14, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Nov 30, 2025
Vandalism
Precinct 18, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF,UNCLASSIFIED 4
Nov 30, 2025

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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.