New York neighborhood

Crime in Upper East Side

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

2,307Reported incidents

210,360Residents

$152,163Median income

AUpper East Side grade

At a glance

Upper East Side crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

597

Violent incidents

1,710

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Upper East Side crime map

Reported crime density across and around Upper East Side.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Upper East Side

Retail Theft1,071

Assault410

Other216

Burglary165

Robbery127

Vandalism94

Theft79

DUI/Traffic52

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Upper East Side

Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
STRANGULATION 1ST
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM OPEN AREAS, UNATTENDED
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 19, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Nov 30, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Upper East Side

A+Randalls and Wards Island1,662 residents AHudson Square / West SoHo2,253 residents ANoHo5,670 residents AGreenwich Village60,989 residents

FAQ

Upper East Side safety: common questions

Is Upper East Side a safe neighborhood in New York?

Upper East Side has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 2,307 reported incidents in Upper East Side, including 597 violent and 1,710 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Upper East Side?

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