Safest neighborhoods in New York
United States · 9 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
We compared 9 neighborhoods in New York on safety by day and at night. Midwood, NoMad and Chelsea come out safest.
| # | Neighborhood | Safety | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwood | 7.9/10 Good | 8.1/10 Excellent | 7.7/10 Good |
| 2 | NoMad | 7.8/10 Good | 8.2/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good |
| 3 | Chelsea | 7.7/10 Good | 8.0/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good |
| 3 | Chelsea District | 7.7/10 Good | 8.0/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good |
| 5 | Manhattan | 7.6/10 Good | 8.0/10 Excellent | 7.4/10 Good |
| 6 | Manhattan Community Board 4 | 7.4/10 Good | 7.8/10 Good | 7.1/10 Good |
| 7 | Little Italy | 7.3/10 Good | 7.8/10 Good | 7.0/10 Good |
| 8 | Brooklyn | 6.7/10 Good | 7.2/10 Good | 6.3/10 Fair |
| 9 | Brooklyn Community District 17 | 6.6/10 Good | 7.1/10 Good | 6.2/10 Fair |
How we measure it
Safety is rated for each neighborhood by AI research of local news, police and city statements and travel advice, starting from official country figures, by day and at night on one scale for every city. The overall figure is 40% the day rating and 60% the night rating. Methodology