Is Greenwich Village, Manhattan Safe in 2026?
Based on 3,385 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 2 shooting incidents, and 4,324 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Greenwich Village is below the Manhattan average for crime with stable incident levels year-over-year.
Greenwich Village is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 62% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 3,385 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
Data covers December 2024 – December 2025 (12 months) · Source: NYPD CompStat & NYC 311 via NYC Open Data · Updated April 18, 2026
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Total Crime Incidents
3,385
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
2
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
744
1,159 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↔ 3.1%
No significant change
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 819 | 24.2% |
| grand larceny | 580 | 17.1% |
| other offenses related to theft | 300 | 8.9% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 293 | 8.7% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 267 | 7.9% |
| harrassment 2 | 262 | 7.7% |
| dangerous drugs | 260 | 7.7% |
| felony assault | 97 | 2.9% |
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.
Noise Complaints
3,341
95.5 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
89
2.5 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
414
11.8 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
480
13.7 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
1,085
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
364
34% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
702
65% of total
How Safe Is Greenwich Village Compared to Other Manhattan Neighborhoods?
Manhattan Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant Town | 523 | 0 | Exceptionally Safe | 94% |
| Morningside Heights | 1,583 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 82% |
| Gramercy Park | 1,802 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 80% |
| Yorkville | 1,898 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 79% |
| Roosevelt Island | 1,960 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 78% |
| Midtown East | 2,295 | 0 | Much Safer Than Average | 75% |
| Chinatown | 2,476 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 72% |
| Murray Hill | 2,888 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 68% |
| West Village | 3,307 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 63% |
| Upper West Side | 6,753 | 3 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Greenwich Village (this page) | 3,385 | 2 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Lincoln Square | 3,445 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 62% |
| Hamilton Heights | 3,541 | 3 | Safer Than Average | 61% |
| Upper East Side | 3,592 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 60% |
| Tribeca | 3,605 | 1 | Safer Than Average | 60% |
| Financial District | 3,732 | 0 | Safer Than Average | 59% |
| East Village | 4,175 | 1 | Average | 54% |
| Lower East Side | 4,401 | 4 | Average | 51% |
| SoHo | 4,564 | 0 | Average | 49% |
| Inwood | 2,649 | 5 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| Washington Heights | 9,031 | 6 | Higher Than Average | 44% |
| East Harlem | 12,491 | 18 | Higher Than Average | 31% |
| Harlem | 12,684 | 24 | Higher Than Average | 30% |
| Chelsea | 6,840 | 2 | Much Higher Than Average | 24% |
| Flatiron | 7,058 | 1 | Much Higher Than Average | 22% |
| Hell's Kitchen | 7,184 | 4 | Much Higher Than Average | 20% |
| Midtown | 12,545 | 4 | High Activity Area | 0% |
Understanding This Data
All crime statistics on this page are sourced directly from the NYPD CompStat database via NYC Open Data. 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 Greenwich Village.
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 Greenwich Village only against other NTAs within Manhattan, so scores are borough-relative rather than city-wide.
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 Greenwich Village Safety
Is Greenwich Village safe?
Greenwich Village is rated "Safer Than Average" — Top 45% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 3,385 crime incidents were recorded, including 2 shooting incidents. Greenwich Village is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 62% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 3,385 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Greenwich Village?
The most common crimes in Greenwich Village are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (819 incidents, 24.2% of total); 2. GRAND LARCENY (580 incidents, 17.1% of total); 3. OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFT (300 incidents, 8.9% of total).
Is Greenwich Village safer than the Manhattan average?
Greenwich Village is safer than 62% of Manhattan neighborhoods. It had 25% fewer incidents than the borough average (3,385 vs. a borough average of 4,500).
How has crime changed in Greenwich Village?
Crime in Greenwich Village has remained stable year-over-year (3,282 vs 3,385 incidents). The trend is classified as "stable."
What do 311 complaints say about Greenwich Village?
311 data shows 3,341 Very High complaints, 89 Low complaints, and 414 Moderate complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Greenwich Village safe at night?
Night safety in Greenwich Village varies by block. About 21.7% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Greenwich Village recorded 2 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Greenwich Village safe for families?
For families considering Greenwich Village: the neighborhood recorded 3,341 noise complaints (very high for Manhattan) and 89 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 62% of Manhattan neighborhoods, which is above average. 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. Greenwich Village ranks at the 62th percentile with 3,385 incidents. Compare all Manhattan neighborhoods in the comparison table above to see how each ranks by total crime, shootings, and borough percentile. All data is sourced from NYPD CompStat.
Can you walk around Greenwich Village at night?
Greenwich Village is classified as "Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 2 shooting incidents and 3,385 total crime incidents — 25% 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 Greenwich Village dangerous?
By NYPD data, Greenwich Village is rated "Safer Than Average" — safer than 62% of Manhattan neighborhoods. 3,385 crime incidents over 12 months, remained stable year-over-year (3,282 vs 3,385 incidents). Block-level risk varies; check our address-level safety score for any specific street or building to weight NYPD incidents within a 250-meter radius.
What parts of Greenwich Village should I avoid?
NYPD CompStat reports incidents at the precinct level, not block-by-block, so a granular "avoid this street" answer isn't possible from public data alone. The most reliable signal at the block level is DwellCheck's address-level safety score, which weights NYPD incidents within a 250m 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 Greenwich Village a good place to live?
Greenwich Village scores in the 62th percentile for safety in Manhattan. Greenwich Village is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 62% of the borough. Incident levels are stable with 3,385 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 Greenwich Village to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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