Is Tribeca, Manhattan Safe in 2026?
Based on 3,605 NYPD-reported crime incidents, 1 shooting incident, and 3,212 311 quality-of-life complaints recorded over the past 12 months, Tribeca is below the Manhattan average for crime with incidents trending upward (12.9% increase year-over-year).
Tribeca is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 60% of the borough. Incidents are trending up with 3,605 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
3,605
Past 12 months
Shooting Incidents
1
Past 12 months
Violent Crimes
462
1,271 felonies total
Year-over-Year Trend
↑ 12.9%
12.9% more incidents
Crime Breakdown
Most Common Crime Types
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| petit larceny | 1,067 | 29.6% |
| forgery | 378 | 10.5% |
| harrassment 2 | 249 | 6.9% |
| grand larceny | 245 | 6.8% |
| assault 3 & related offenses | 211 | 5.9% |
| criminal mischief & related of | 209 | 5.8% |
| felony assault | 150 | 4.2% |
| other state laws | 114 | 3.2% |
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
2,810
80.3 per 1,000 residents
Very High
Rodent Reports
30
0.9 per 1,000 residents
Low
Sanitation Issues
265
7.6 per 1,000 residents
Moderate
Heat/Hot Water
107
3.1 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
4,085
Past 12 months
Felony Arrests
1,929
47% of total
Misdemeanor Arrests
1,813
44% of total
How Safe Is Tribeca 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 | 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 (this page) | 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 Tribeca.
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 Tribeca 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 Tribeca Safety
Is Tribeca safe?
Tribeca is rated "Safer Than Average" — Top 45% safest in the borough. Over the past 12 months, 3,605 crime incidents were recorded, including 1 shooting incident. Tribeca is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 60% of the borough. Incidents are trending up with 3,605 total incidents recorded over the past 12 months.
What are the most common crimes in Tribeca?
The most common crimes in Tribeca are: 1. PETIT LARCENY (1,067 incidents, 29.6% of total); 2. FORGERY (378 incidents, 10.5% of total); 3. HARRASSMENT 2 (249 incidents, 6.9% of total).
Is Tribeca safer than the Manhattan average?
Tribeca is safer than 60% of Manhattan neighborhoods. It had 20% fewer incidents than the borough average (3,605 vs. a borough average of 4,500).
How has crime changed in Tribeca?
Crime in Tribeca has worsened by 12.9% year-over-year, rising from 3,193 to 3,605 incidents. The trend is classified as "worsening."
What do 311 complaints say about Tribeca?
311 data shows 2,810 Very High complaints, 30 Low complaints, and 265 Moderate complaints. These quality-of-life indicators provide context beyond crime statistics.
Is Tribeca safe at night?
Night safety in Tribeca varies by block. About 26% of crimes occur on streets and sidewalks. Tribeca recorded 1 shooting incident in the past 12 months. Use DwellCheck to research specific addresses and understand block-by-block conditions.
Is Tribeca safe for families?
For families considering Tribeca: the neighborhood recorded 2,810 noise complaints (very high for Manhattan) and 30 rodent reports. It ranks safer than 60% 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. Tribeca ranks at the 60th percentile with 3,605 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 Tribeca at night?
Tribeca is classified as "Safer Than Average" by NYPD CompStat data. Over the past 12 months it recorded 1 shooting incident and 3,605 total crime incidents — 20% 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 Tribeca dangerous?
By NYPD data, Tribeca is rated "Safer Than Average" — safer than 60% of Manhattan neighborhoods. 3,605 crime incidents over 12 months, worsened by 12.9% year-over-year, rising from 3,193 to 3,605 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 Tribeca 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 Tribeca a good place to live?
Tribeca scores in the 60th percentile for safety in Manhattan. Tribeca is considered safer than average, ranking safer than 60% of the borough. Incidents are trending up with 3,605 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 Tribeca to see all six dimensions side-by-side.
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