{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/manhatten","updatedAt":"2026-10-11T20:33:32.296Z","place":{"city":"Manhatten","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":29.13859,"lon":-81.5159},"safety":{"score":82,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":89,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":82,"travellerSentiment":{"score":83,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe in Manhattan during daytime and early evening, with concerns focused on pickpocketing and scams in tourist hotspots rather than violent crime.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Manhattan is generally safe for visitors with low violent crime risk but notable pickpocketing and scam threats in tourist zones.","summary":"Manhattan's safety profile shows low violent crime against tourists, with homicide rates at the U.S. national average and terrorism risk minimal. Visitor safety is primarily affected by opportunistic property crime in crowded areas, while overall city safety has improved with declining major crime and enhanced NYPD presence in tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and mainly occur in isolated residential blocks after midnight."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded areas such as Times Square, Grand Central, Macy's, and subway stations, especially during peak tourist hours."},"safeAreas":["Upper East Side","Upper West Side","Financial District"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Times Square character photo scams","Fake ticket sellers near theaters","Street performers demanding payment after photos","Unlicensed tour guides offering overpriced services"],"zones":[{"name":"Midtown Manhattan","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe by day with heavy police presence; pickpocketing and scams common in crowded areas like Times Square after dark."},{"name":"Upper East Side","level":"safe","note":"Upscale, tree-lined streets with low crime rates; ideal for solo travelers and families, day and night."},{"name":"Upper West Side","level":"safe","note":"Historic charm, active nightlife, and strong safety record; well-patrolled and popular with locals and tourists."},{"name":"Hell's Kitchen","level":"caution","note":"Trendy with dining and nightlife; exercise caution late at night due to occasional rowdiness and petty theft near venues."},{"name":"Harlem","level":"caution","note":"Culturally vibrant; mostly safe in daytime and early evening, but avoid isolated streets after dark due to sporadic incidents."},{"name":"Financial District","level":"safe","note":"High security presence during business hours; very low violent crime, though quieter at night and on weekends."},{"name":"Chinatown","level":"caution","note":"Busy with markets and tourism; watch for pickpockets and scams in crowded areas, especially during festivals."},{"name":"East Village","level":"caution","note":"Lively nightlife and bars; increased risk of petty theft and altercations late at night, particularly on weekends."}]}}