Is Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan Safe in 2026?
Based on 507 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 0 shooting incidents, and 903 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Stuyvesant Town has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track, with incidents trending down (21.6% fewer year-over-year).
Stuyvesant Town is considered exceptionally safe, with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track. Incidents are trending down with 507 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
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Total Crime Incidents
507
Past 12 months · 22.5 per 1,000 residents
Shooting Incidents
0
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
23
Murder, rape, robbery, felony assault
Year-over-Year Trend
↓ 21.6%
21.6% fewer incidents
* Borough rate: the borough's count per resident across the neighborhoods we track, applied to this neighborhood's 22,512 residents (2020 Census).
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 229 | 45.2% |
| grand larceny | 60 | 11.8% |
| harrassment 2 | 59 | 11.6% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 33 | 6.5% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 28 | 5.5% |
| felony assault | 17 | 3.4% |
| burglary | 16 | 3.2% |
| off. agnst pub ord sensblty & | 9 | 1.8% |
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 (22,512 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
504
22.4 per 1,000 residents
Low
Rodent Reports
7
0.3 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
64
2.8 per 1,000 residents
Low
Heat/Hot Water
328
14.6 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
120
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
37
31% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
83
69% of total
How Safe Is Stuyvesant Town Compared to Other Manhattan Neighborhoods?
Manhattan Neighborhood Safety Comparison
| Neighborhood | Crime Incidents | Per 1,000 Residents | Shootings | Verdict | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant Town (this page) | 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 | 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 Stuyvesant Town.
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 Stuyvesant Town's reported crimes per resident (its NTAs' 2020 Census population, 22,512) 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 Stuyvesant Town'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 Stuyvesant Town Safety
Is Stuyvesant Town safe?
Stuyvesant Town is rated "Exceptionally Safe" — Top 10% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 507 crime incidents were recorded, including 0 shooting incidents. Stuyvesant Town is considered exceptionally safe, with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track. Incidents are trending down with 507 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Stuyvesant Town?
The most common crimes in Stuyvesant Town are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (229 incidents, 45.2% of total); 2. GRAND LARCENY (60 incidents, 11.8% of total); 3. HARRASSMENT 2 (59 incidents, 11.6% of total).
Is Stuyvesant Town safer than the Manhattan average?
Stuyvesant Town has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track. It had 71% fewer incidents than the borough average (507 vs. a borough average of 1,734 for a neighborhood of the same population, 22,512 residents in the 2020 Census). That is 22.5 reported crimes per 1,000 residents.
How has crime changed in Stuyvesant Town?
Crime in Stuyvesant Town has improved by 21.6% year-over-year, dropping from 647 to 507 incidents. The trend is classified as "improving."
What do 311 complaints say about Stuyvesant Town?
Over the past 12 months, 311 recorded 504 noise complaints (low per resident), 7 rodent complaints (low) and 64 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 Stuyvesant Town safe at night?
Night safety in Stuyvesant Town varies by block. About 17% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Stuyvesant Town recorded 0 shooting incidents in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Stuyvesant Town safe for families?
For families considering Stuyvesant Town: the neighborhood recorded 504 noise complaints (low per resident among the NYC neighborhoods we track) and 7 rodent reports. It has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track. 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. Stuyvesant Town has the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track, with 507 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 Stuyvesant Town at night?
Stuyvesant Town is classified as "Exceptionally Safe" by NYPD complaint data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 0 shooting incidents and 507 total crime incidents — 71% 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 Stuyvesant Town dangerous?
By NYPD data, Stuyvesant Town is rated "Exceptionally Safe", with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track. 507 crime incidents over 12 months, improved by 21.6% year-over-year, dropping from 647 to 507 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 Stuyvesant Town 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 Stuyvesant Town a good place to live?
Stuyvesant Town is considered exceptionally safe, with the lowest crime rate per resident of the 27 Manhattan neighborhoods we track. Incidents are trending down with 507 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 Stuyvesant Town to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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