New York neighborhood

Crime in The Bowery

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

481Reported incidents

18,459Residents

$57,597Median income

At a glance

The Bowery crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

119

Violent incidents

362

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

The Bowery crime map

Reported crime density across and around The Bowery.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in The Bowery

Retail Theft120

Drug Offense105

Assault86

Other57

Vandalism26

Theft20

Robbery19

Burglary17

Latest reports

Recent incidents in The Bowery

Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 9, Manhattan, New York, NY
UNAUTH. SALE OF TRANS. SERVICE
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Retail TheftNov 30, 2025
Precinct 9, Manhattan, New York, NY
UNAUTH. SALE OF TRANS. SERVICE
Drug OffenseNov 30, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI
DUI/TrafficNov 28, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
VandalismNov 27, 2025
Precinct 7, Manhattan, New York, NY
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 4TH, GRAFFIT
Drug OffenseNov 25, 2025
Precinct 5, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI

Nearby

Neighborhoods near The Bowery

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FAQ

The Bowery safety: common questions

Is The Bowery a safe neighborhood in New York?

The Bowery has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of New York. Our analysis counted 481 reported incidents in The Bowery, including 119 violent and 362 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in The Bowery?

The most frequently reported offense in The Bowery is Retail Theft.