Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 26, 2026
| Little Italy Manhattan |
Lower East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 6 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Little Italy is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 6 in Lower East Side. Safety grades: Little Italy (A) vs Lower East Side (B).
Little Italy currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 6 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Little Italy: 0 violent incidents. Lower East Side: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.