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Exclusive | Washington Square Park was NYC’s least safe green space in 2025: startling crime stats

Nypost · · 868 words · By Nicole Rosenthal; David DeTurris
Public Space Management Urban Decay and Homelessness Public Safety and Crime
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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Washington Square Park was NYC’s least safe green space in 2025”
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One web search result explicitly states that Washington Square Park was NYC's least safe park in 2025. However, no other independent news sources were found to corroborate this specific ranking.
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web search NEUTRAL — Drug-infested Washington Square Park was by far the most dangerous green space in the city last year — with more than twice as much crime committed there than all of massive Central Park, data show.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/washington-square-park…
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web search NEUTRAL — "Where are our neighbors?" Chalk graffiti scattered across Washington Square posed this haunting question. Just days after a drug raid led to 19 arrests on the park's west side, the city deployed near…
https://nyunews.com/culture/iequity/2025/11/26/increased-pol…
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web search NEUTRAL — NYC Parks Crime Statistics 2025 Fourth Quarter 2025 (PDF) Fourth Quarter 2025 (Excel) Third Quarter 2025 (PDF) Third Quarter 2025 (Excel) Second Quarter 2025 (PDF) Second Quarter 2025 (Excel) First Qu…
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats/crime-statistics/park-cr…
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“Washington Square Park... racked up 101 reported crimes”
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The specific number of 101 reported crimes is not explicitly mentioned in the provided snippets, although the source for Claim 0 and Claim 2 suggests a high crime volume. No independent corroboration for the exact number 101 is present.
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web search NEUTRAL — There has been a significant fall in overall violent crime since the crackdown started, according to Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). It recorded 75 violent crimes from 12-26 August,…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxpzkylg3vo
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web search NEUTRAL — SafeHome analyzes the FBI’s Crime in the United States report each year to clarify the conversation. The latest 2024 data reveals that, contrary to common perception, both violent and property crime d…
https://www.safehome.org/resources/crime-statistics-by-state…
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web search NEUTRAL — You are viewing the Crime Index 2026. These indexes are historical and are published periodically, providing a snapshot of the data at a specific point in time. For the latest rankings (updated contin…
https://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings.jsp
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“There were 67 grand larcenies, 24 felony assaults and 10 robberies reported inside the park in 2025”
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The specific breakdown of 67 grand larcenies, 24 felony assaults, and 10 robberies is explicitly stated in one web search result. No other independent sources confirm these specific figures.
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web search NEUTRAL — There were 67 grand larcenies, 24 felony assaults and 10 robberies reported inside the park in 2025, figures revealed.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/us-news/washington-square-park…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Post has continually reported on the worsening conditions at the park over the past few years, with addicts shooting up and dealers plying their trade in broad daylight. WASHINGTON SQUARE CRACKDOW…
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/new-york-post/20251221/28150…
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web search NEUTRAL — Crime has plummeted 65% in Washington Square Park since the NYPD kicked off a 24/7 crackdown at the Greenwich Village landmark targeting dealers, junkies and scofflaws, new data showed. Cops ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/washington-square-park-…
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“Central Park is 99% larger at 843 acres — yet registered half as many crimes, or 52 incidents”
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Wikipedia verifies that Central Park is 843 acres. However, the claim that it had 52 reported crimes in 2025 is only supported by the context of the original reporting source and not corroborated by other independent data sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Central Park is an urban park between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City, and the first landscaped park in the United States. It is the sixth-largest p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park
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web search NEUTRAL — Since June, 25 crashes have been reported in the park, according to CrashMapper, including an incident that claimed the life of an e-bike rider when he hit a pedestrian. By comparison, 12 crashes were…
https://nypost.com/2025/09/23/us-news/notorious-central-park…
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web search NEUTRAL — Additionally, urban planner and park _ has highlighted several aspects of New York's landscape, such as its scenic vistas and varied topography, that contribute to the city's status as a premier desti…
https://studyx.ai/questions/4lnqhva/in-new-york-city-parks-s…
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“Coming in at notorious No. 2 on the list of the city’s most crime-riddled green spaces was huge Flushing Meadows park in Queens, where there were 78 crimes reported last year”
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The claim that Flushing Meadows Park had 78 crimes and was No. 2 on the list is not corroborated by any independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is a public park in the northern part of Queens in New York City, New York, U.S. It is bounded by I-678 on the east, Grand Central Parkway on the west, Flushing Bay on the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flushing_Meadows–Corona_Park
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web search NEUTRAL — In New York City, some residents are worried about how a major casino could affect Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens and the neighborhoods around it. Anna Kodé, our reporter covering design and c…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/queens-flushing-meadows-park
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web search NEUTRAL — A plan for Flushing Meadows Park by a prize-winning international design team is being delayed because the City Controller's office is refusing payment for the first stage of the work, pending require…
https://www.nytimes.com/1967/08/12/archives/flushing-meadows…
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“Next was Coney Island’s boardwalk in Brooklyn — which the city officially lists as a “park’’ in the stats — with 60 crimes”
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The claim regarding Coney Island's boardwalk having 60 crimes is not corroborated by any independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Several miles along Coney Island's iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk have officially become a city landmark. The new status will preserve the boardwalk permanently, and the announcement coincided with the b…
https://brooklyn.news12.com/coney-island-riegelmann-boardwal…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Coney Island’s boardwalk is a timeless treasure,” said Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver. “With its rich history, I am confident that with this designation, it will stand and serve this city and …
https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/294451/
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web search NEUTRAL — Coney Island’s Friday Night Fireworks are back for the 2025 season, lighting up the sky every Friday — and a few special Saturdays — all summer long. Expect colorful firework displays launching from t…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/going-to-coney-island-in-nyc…
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“followed by Central Park with 52 and Manhattan’s Bryant Park with 46”
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The claim that Bryant Park had 46 reported crimes is not corroborated by any independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kobe Bean Bryant (/ ˈkoʊbi / KOH-bee; August 23, 1978 – January 26, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, he spent his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant
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web search NEUTRAL — The Bryant System Builder makes it easy to get a custom HVAC system recommendation tailored to your home, climate, and comfort preferences. In just a few steps, discover the ideal mix of heating, cool…
https://www.bryant.com/en/us/
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web search NEUTRAL — Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, delivers a transformative education that results in top outcomes and purpose-driven leaders.
https://www.bryant.edu/
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“The five parks also logged the most number of crimes in 2024”
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The claim that these five parks also logged the most crimes in 2024 is not corroborated by any independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state[a] to distinguish it from the national capital; [5] both are named after George …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(state)
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web search NEUTRAL — Washington, constituent state of the United States of America. Lying at the northwestern corner of the 48 conterminous states, it is bounded by the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north, …
https://www.britannica.com/place/Washington-state
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web search NEUTRAL — The official travel and tourism website for the State of Washington. Find visitor guides, travel inspiration, and planning tools for your next vacation.
https://stateofwatourism.com/
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“In all, cops received 338 robbery, 248 felony assault and 447 grand larceny reports across the more than 1,160 city parks last year”
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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the total number of robberies, assaults, and larcenies across all NYC parks.
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“15% of grand larceny complaints stemming from Washington Square Park alone”
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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the percentage of grand larceny complaints stemming from Washington Square Park.
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“So far this year, from Jan. 1 to May 3, there have been eight crimes reported in the park compared to 21 during the same period last year, marking a 61.9% decrease”
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“This coincides with 36.4% decrease in 311 calls for service and a 68.75% decrease in 911 calls for service”
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“the park is closed from midnight to 6 a.m. daily”
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