Is New York Safe for Women? Crime Rate in New York

I have lived in NYC for nearly 10 years and have ventured through many areas within the city, and I very rarely have felt unsafe. It’s a walking and public transportation city, so there are always people out, even late at night on weekends especially. The emptier somewhere is at night the less safe I feel, unless I’m in a residential area such as Upper west side. Like any city, avoid confrontation, go about your day, and you’ll be just fine. I try not to take the subway after midnight, and I make sure to only have one earbud in so I can hear my surroundings, but only because of things you read in the news, nothing has actually happened to me. A note that NYPD does not actually do anything, so don’t rely on them to feel a false sense of security if they’re around. Overall I feel very safe here!

New York is not too dangerous if you stay aware and avoid quiet alleys and parks at night. And stay away from the edge of subway platforms. Lock your doors and windows. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Hold tight to your phone on the train at night. Stay away from the neighborhood called “East New York”. Don’t get too drunk.

I'm from NYC. I've never asked myself this question while living here. My motto is to be careful of your surroundings at all times no matter which city you're living in or traveling to. Be aware and don't forget to enjoy yourself.

For me New York was really Safe, I had never any negative experience. But it’s like everywhere, you have to pay attention where you are going to and don’t be alone on empty streets in the night. But in all I felt really safe. Love this city

I think New York gets a bad rep but it is fairly safe. Like all places, you have to know where to go and not go. If you’re staying downtown Manhattan, there are people out at all hours of the night. I tend to feel very safe walking after dark though would not take public transit after 11 pm.

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Visiting New York was an unforgettable experience. I felt safe throughout my trip, even while exploring the city late in the evening. The food scene was amazing—there’s everything from affordable street food to international cuisine. I stayed in a budget-friendly hotel in Manhattan, which was convenient for getting around. Public transportation made it easy to explore different neighborhoods and iconic places like Central Park, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge.