Crime per Capita in Lower East Side
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lower East Side.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
B |
$40.8 million
Cost of Crime™ for Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
In 2025, crime will cost $969 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lower East Side in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Lower East Side ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Lower East Side's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Lower East Side is 30.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lower East Side Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lower East Side varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north areas to 1 in 54 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY see the most incidents - about 711 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 108 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
The total projected cost of crime in Lower East Side for 2025 is $40,801,513. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $969 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Lower East Side. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Lower East Side Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: | $459 |
|---|---|
| Theater District, Manhattan, N: | $793 |
| Arden Heights, Staten Island, : | $238 |
| New York: | $335 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Lower East Side is $459 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $124 more than Manhattan's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lower East Side:
- In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $335 more than in Lower East Side.
- In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $221 less than in Lower East Side
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lower East Side for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Lower East Side |
Cost per Lower East Side Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$9.91 million |
$111 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.54 million |
$17 |
Robbery |
$4.28 million |
$48 |
Assault |
$10.3 million |
$116 |
Kidnapping |
$222,454 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$2.56 million |
$29 |
Burglary |
$1.01 million |
$11 |
Theft |
$6.71 million |
$76 |
Arson |
$164,205 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$3.25 million |
$37 |
Animal Cruelty |
$88,306 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$488,380 |
$5 |
Identity Theft |
$240,282 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$40,801,513 |
$459 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Lower East Side totals $78,152,459 ($879 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $118,953,972 ($1,338 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Lower East Side crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Lower East Side has 88, have the same problem. Of Lower East Side’s 88,934 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lower East Side residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.042 |
Robbery |
1.531 |
Rape |
0.2856 |
Murder |
0.0593 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.918 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.58 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.861 |
Burglary |
1.257 |
Arson |
0.0765 |
Total Property Crime |
17.77 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0413 |
Drug Crimes |
0.7424 |
Vandalism |
5.117 |
Identity Theft |
0.3491 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1342 |
Total "Other" Rate |
6.384 (B) |
Individual Lower East Side Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Lower East Side is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Lower East Side.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D- | C | |
C- | C | D | |
B- | C- | C+ | |
D- | D | F | |
C | C- | C- | |
B- | C | C+ | |
C | C- | D+ | |
C | C- | C- | |
B- | B- | C | |
A | A | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Lower East Side is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A | A | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
D- | B- | B- | |
D | D- | D- | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
D | C- | C- | |
B- | C- | C- | |
B- | A- | A- | |
A | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Lower East Side is less safe than the New York state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lower East Side schools on SchoolGrade
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