5. Flatiron and Gramercy
Ranked 65/69 safest for all crimes
This might be a surprise, as most people see these areas to be ideal locations for both commercial and residential purposes. Known to many as an affluent side of the city, property crimes are mostly to blame for why they are part of this list. Because thieves know that wealthy people usually make up the population of these districts, they tend to attack homes in these locations. Grand larceny rates are at 158 per 10,000 residents. Also, incidents of burglary are higher than average. Murder rates rose a little as well.
