Is Flatiron, Manhattan Safe? Crime Rate & NYPD Data (2026)
Flatiron has a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods, or 219.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Manhattan. DwellCheck rates it "High Activity Area" — among the highest activity areas — from 7,293 NYPD complaint records and 2 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (7,613 vs 7,293). 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 4,202 quality-of-life complaints in Flatiron. Flatiron is considered a high-activity area, with a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 7,293 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 Flatiron?
Flatiron recorded 7,293 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (33,214 residents) that is 219.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Of those, 2,305 were felonies and 401 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.
Flatiron Safety Dashboard
Total Crime Incidents
7,293
Past 12 months · 219.6 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
2
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
401
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 4.2%
No significant change
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 33,214 residents (2020 Census).
Most Common Crimes in Flatiron
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 2,617 | 35.9% |
| grand larceny | 1,182 | 16.2% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 645 | 8.8% |
| harrassment 2 | 555 | 7.6% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 312 | 4.3% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 282 | 3.9% |
| felony assault | 251 | 3.4% |
| burglary | 245 | 3.4% |
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 (33,214 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
3,341
100.6 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Rodent Reports
23
0.7 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
312
9.4 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
526
15.8 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
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
2,707
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
761
28% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
1,917
71% of total
How Safe Is Flatiron 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 Flatiron.
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 Flatiron's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 33,214) 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 Flatiron'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 Flatiron Safety
Is Flatiron safe?
Flatiron has a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods, or 219.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents. Measured per resident, it sits on the higher-crime half of Manhattan. DwellCheck rates it "High Activity Area" — among the highest activity areas — from 7,293 NYPD complaint records and 2 shooting incidents over the 12 months ending June 2026, and incidents held roughly steady year-over-year (7,613 vs 7,293). 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 Flatiron?
Flatiron recorded 7,293 NYPD crime complaints over the 12 months ending June 2026. Against the 2020 Census population of its Neighborhood Tabulation Areas (33,214 residents) that is 219.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents, which is a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Of those, 2,305 were felonies and 401 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 Flatiron?
The most common crimes in Flatiron are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (2,617 incidents, 35.9% of total); 2. GRAND LARCENY (1,182 incidents, 16.2% of total); 3. ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES (645 incidents, 8.8% of total).
Is Flatiron safer than the Manhattan average?
Flatiron has a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods. It had 185% more incidents than the borough average (7,293 vs. a borough average of 2,558 for a neighborhood of the same population, 33,214 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 219.6 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Flatiron?
Crime in Flatiron has remained stable year-over-year (7,613 vs 7,293 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Flatiron?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 3,341 noise complaints (moderate per resident), 23 rodent complaints (low) and 312 sanitation complaints (moderate). 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 Flatiron safe at night?
Night safety in Flatiron varies by block. About 22.7% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Flatiron recorded 2 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Flatiron safe for families?
For families considering Flatiron: the neighborhood recorded 3,341 noise complaints (moderate per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 23 rodent reports. It has a lower crime rate per resident than 4% 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. Flatiron has a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods, with 7,293 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 Flatiron at night?
Flatiron is classified as "High Activity Area" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 2 shooting incidents and 7,293 total crime incidents — 185% more 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 Flatiron dangerous?
By NYPD data, Flatiron is rated "High Activity Area", with a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods. 7,293 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (7,613 vs 7,293 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 Flatiron 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 Flatiron a good place to live?
Flatiron is considered a high-activity area, with a lower crime rate per resident than 4% of Manhattan neighborhoods. Incident levels are stable with 7,293 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 Flatiron to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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