Violent Crime — Person Stabbed With Sharp Object in (L) Train Station, Suspect in Custody @ 1 Av Station (L) (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) — Police quickly apprehended the male who stabbed the victim with a sharp object in the 1st Ave L train station. [CZ:-Ooe6jVB6rhMm5nL2qpb] Mar 26, 2026
Robbery — Man Stole Items From Store @ 81 8th Ave (West Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-Oo_wodNeqCcLoQHvWYa] Mar 25, 2026
Violent Crime — People Fighting on Platform @ W 4 St-Washington Sq Station (Greenwich Village, Manhattan) [CZ:-OoWc8FVzqDpR8bcLKXp] Mar 24, 2026
West Village currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 4 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in West Village?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Evening (6pm–12am) sees the most activity (3 incidents).
How does West Village compare to the rest of Manhattan?
West Village logged 4 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in West Village?
The most reported categories are: Violent Crime (2), homeless (1), Robbery (1).
Is West Village getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.