Is Financial District, Manhattan Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Financial District has a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods, or 65.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the safer half of Manhattan. DwellCheck rates it "Average" — typical for the borough — from 3,475 NYPD complaint records and 1 shooting incident over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 13.4% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
Over the same 12 months, 311 logged 4,668 quality-of-life complaints in Financial District. Financial District is considered about average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 3,475 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers June 2025 – June 2026 (12 months) · Source: NYPD Complaint, Shooting & Arrest Data and NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated September 14, 2026
What Is the Crime Rate in Financial District?
Financial District recorded 3,475 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (52,992 residents) that is 65.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Of those, 977 were felonies and 159 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
Financial District Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
3,475
Past 12 months · 65.6 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
159
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 13.4%
13.4% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 52,992 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Financial District
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 1,094 | 31.5% |
| grand larceny | 535 | 15.4% |
| harrassment 2 | 407 | 11.7% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 287 | 8.3% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 209 | 6.0% |
| other offenses related to theft | 156 | 4.5% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 149 | 4.3% |
| felony assault | 99 | 2.8% |
Severity Distribution
Where Crimes Occur
Quality of Life Indicators
311 complaints reveal patterns about daily quality of life that crime statistics alone do not capture. These are resident-reported issues from the past 12 months. Rates use the 2020 Census population (52,992 residents). Labels compare each rate with the other NYC neighborhoods we track: Low is the bottom quarter, Moderate the middle half, High the next 15%, and Very High the top 10%.
Noise Complaints
4,036
76.2 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
82
1.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
186
3.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
364
6.9 per 1,000 residents
Low
Arrest Activity
Arrest data reflects law enforcement activity in the area. High arrest counts relative to crime can indicate active policing; low counts may reflect under-enforcement or lower crime.
Total Arrests
863
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
214
25% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
643
75% of total
How Safe Is Financial District Compared to Other Manhattan Neighborhoods?
Manhattan Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant Town | 507 | 22.5 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 100% |
| Yorkville | 1,974 | 23.5 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 96% |
| Roosevelt Island | 2,087 | 24.4 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 92% |
| Morningside Heights | 1,492 | 38.4 | 1 | Much Safer Than Average | 88% |
| Murray Hill | 2,578 | 40.6 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 85% |
| Upper West Side | 6,922 | 45.1 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 81% |
| Midtown East | 2,149 | 47 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 77% |
| Lincoln Square | 3,462 | 49 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 73% |
| Upper East Side | 3,230 | 51.8 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 69% |
| East Village | 4,204 | 58.8 | 3 | Safer Than Average | 65% |
| Chinatown | 2,506 | 58.9 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Gramercy Park | 1,771 | 61.9 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 58% |
| Washington Heights | 9,009 | 62.6 | 6 | Higher Than Average | 54% |
| Financial District (this page) | 3,475 | 65.6 | 1 | Average | 50% |
| Hamilton Heights | 3,291 | 66.6 | 3 | Average | 46% |
| Inwood | 2,573 | 70.9 | 8 | Higher Than Average | 42% |
| West Village | 3,024 | 86.4 | 1 | Higher Than Average | 38% |
| Lower East Side | 4,571 | 93 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 35% |
| Chelsea | 6,727 | 96.5 | 0 | Higher Than Average | 31% |
| Greenwich Village | 3,309 | 96.9 | 1 | Higher Than Average | 27% |
| Harlem | 12,706 | 97.4 | 26 | Much Higher Than Average | 23% |
| East Harlem | 12,459 | 100.1 | 20 | Much Higher Than Average | 19% |
| Hell's Kitchen | 6,587 | 110.7 | 5 | Much Higher Than Average | 15% |
| Tribeca | 3,467 | 136.5 | 0 | Much Higher Than Average | 12% |
| SoHo | 4,502 | 193.3 | 0 | High Activity Area | 8% |
| Flatiron | 7,293 | 219.6 | 2 | High Activity Area | 4% |
| Midtown | 12,137 | 474.6 | 4 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page come from NYPD Complaint Data, Shooting Incident Data and Arrest Data published on NYC Open Data, refreshed periodically. Incidents are mapped to neighborhood boundaries using the NYC Department of City Planning Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (NTAs) — the same geographic units used in official census reporting. Each safety score reflects the cumulative activity within the NTA boundaries assigned to Financial District.
NTA boundaries are drawn to maintain population comparability across census tracts, which means they may not perfectly align with what residents consider their "neighborhood." In some cases, a single NTA spans areas with different character. The percentile ranking compares Financial District's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 52,992) only against the other neighborhoods we track in Manhattan, so it is borough-relative rather than city-wide. Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife districts with few residents rank high. The borough averages on this page apply the borough's crimes per resident to Financial District's population.
Safety conditions vary significantly block by block. Neighborhood-level statistics provide important context but should not substitute for address-level research. Use DwellCheck to analyze a specific address and understand the precise safety environment within walking distance of where you plan to live.
Frequently Asked Questions about Financial District Safety
Is Financial District safe?
Financial District has a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods, or 65.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the safer half of Manhattan. DwellCheck rates it "Average" — typical for the borough — from 3,475 NYPD complaint records and 1 shooting incident over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents are down 13.4% year-over-year. Safety varies block by block, so read this as neighborhood context rather than a verdict on any single street.
What is the crime rate in Financial District?
Financial District recorded 3,475 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (52,992 residents) that is 65.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Of those, 977 were felonies and 159 were violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery or felony assault). Crimes are counted where they were reported, so commercial and nightlife blocks push the rate up in districts with few residents.
What are the most common crimes in Financial District?
The most common crimes in Financial District are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (1,094 incidents, 31.5% of total); 2. GRAND LARCENY (535 incidents, 15.4% of total); 3. HARRASSMENT 2 (407 incidents, 11.7% of total).
Is Financial District safer than the Manhattan average?
Financial District has a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. It had 15% fewer incidents than the borough average (3,475 vs. a borough average of 4,082 for a neighborhood of the same population, 52,992 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 65.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Financial District?
Crime in Financial District has improved by 13.4% year-over-year, dropping from 4,011 to 3,475 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Financial District?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 4,036 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 82 rodent complaints (low) and 186 sanitation complaints (low). Each label compares the rate per resident (2020 Census) with the other NYC neighborhoods we track. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Financial District safe at night?
Night safety in Financial District varies by block. About 17.8% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Financial District recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Financial District safe for families?
For families considering Financial District: the neighborhood recorded 4,036 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 82 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Family-friendliness also depends on schools, parks, and building quality — use DwellCheck to evaluate a specific address.
What is the safest neighborhood in Manhattan?
Safety varies across Manhattan neighborhoods. Financial District has a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods, with 3,475 incidents. Compare all Manhattan neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see each one's crimes per 1,000 residents, shootings, and borough percentile. Crime data is NYPD Complaint Data via NYC Open Data.
Can you walk around Financial District at night?
Financial District is classified as "Average" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 3,475 total crime incidents — 15% fewer incidents than the borough average. Walking at night carries the same risk profile as anywhere in NYC: stay on commercial corridors with foot traffic, avoid empty side streets after midnight, and prefer subway lines that run 24/7.
Is Financial District dangerous?
By NYPD data, Financial District is rated "Average", with a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. 3,475 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 13.4% year-over-year, dropping from 4,011 to 3,475 incidents. Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building, which counts NYPD complaints within a 300-meter radius.
What parts of Financial District should I avoid?
NYPD complaint records carry approximate incident coordinates, but a neighborhood total can't tell you which blocks drive it, so we don't publish an "avoid this street" list. For a specific block, use DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which counts NYPD complaint records within a 300m radius of a specific building. As a general rule across all NYC neighborhoods: industrial blocks with no foot traffic are higher-risk than residential blocks; subway-station-adjacent commercial corridors are lowest-risk.
Is Financial District a good place to live?
Financial District is considered about average, with a lower crime rate per resident than 50% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Incidents are trending down with 3,475 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months. Whether it's a good fit depends on what you weight: families, solo renters, and remote workers prioritize different factors (noise, transit access, parks, building quality). Use DwellCheck's full livability page for Financial District to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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