Is Times Square safe at night?

Times Square is a lively and fairly busy area both day and night. It is also a magnet for pickpockets and other petty thieves who blend into the crowded streets. Always be aware of your surroundings and keep your valuables tucked away and out of reach.



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I have always found it safe, and I've been there during the night about four times. It is probably a good rule of thumb not to go into the sideways or alleyways off of the main streets. Times Square is lit up like a Christmas tree all hours of the night, so just remain in plain view. They always have cops around.

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Every night from 11:57pm to 12am, billboards throughout Times Square take a break from their regularly scheduled programming to display digital artworks.

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Hate people? Then you might want to avoid the most crowded part of Times Square, dubbed “The Bow Tie.” It spans between Broadway and Seventh Ave from 41st to 47th Street.

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Never carry a wallet in a rear pocket, use a front trouser or an inside coat pocket. Be particularly aware of your purse/wallet in crowded situations, such as rush hour trains and buses. If you are jostled in a crowd, be aware that a pickpocket might be responsible.

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Midnight Moment is the world's largest, longest-running digital art exhibition, synchronized on electronic billboards throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight.

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This depends on what you want to see. If you want to see it relatively empty and feel like you have Times Square to yourself, go in the early morning or late at night. Most things will be closed, but you can see what it looks like without as many crowds of tourists and office workers.

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Frequently Asked Questions about New York Solo Travel New York is one of the safest cities in America — MUCH safer than it was during the 90s, 80s, and earlier. With keeping an eye on your belongings and using common sense, you'll likely have a very safe time in New York.

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Shiloh's Times Square Survival Guide: 10 Tips for Visiting Times Square
  1. Go at night. ...
  2. Don't ever look amazed. ...
  3. Don't talk to anyone you don't know. ...
  4. Know where you're going. ...
  5. Don't try to take a direct route. ...
  6. Carry some cash. ...
  7. Don't eat the food. ...
  8. Don't make Times Square your home base.


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