2Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in New York City · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 205 places in New York City (10 = lowest crime). 41 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 35,727 per 100,000 people (2025)
Residents: 59,524
How accurate: in 2025, 96% of the 204 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2024 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by NYPD (2025)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 3 | 5 | 3.1 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 27 | 45.4 | 18.7 |
| Other sex crimes | 141 | 236.9 | 100.5 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 308 | 517.4 | 334.4 |
| Misdemeanour assault | 773 | 1,298.6 | 684.6 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 184 | 309.1 | 170.6 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 116 | 194.9 | 144 |
| Grand larceny (over $1,000) | 770 | 1,293.6 | 515.9 |
| Petit larceny ($1,000 or less) | 982 | 1,649.8 | 1,171 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 36 | 60.5 | 151.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 608 | 1,021.4 | 211.8 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal mischief (property damage) | 300 | 504 | 403.4 |
| Like every row here: NYPD complaints, by the offence first recorded. | |||
Source: NYPD, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (2025)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 168 |
| Violence | 1,081 |
| Robbery | 184 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,904 |
| Drugs | 608 |
| Damage and public order | 300 |
Questions about crime in Hell's Kitchen
- Is Hell's Kitchen safe?
- Hell's Kitchen: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 205 places in New York City (10 = lowest crime). 41 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Hell's Kitchen?
- Hell's Kitchen: Weighted crime: 35,727 per 100,000 people (2025).
- How many murders are there in Hell's Kitchen?
- Recorded homicides in Hell's Kitchen (2025): 3.
