New York City Travel Threat Score
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for New York City, United States.
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Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory + Numbeo + EIU livability patterns) · Confidence: 80
Crime
50
Disease & Health
25
Government Advisory
15
Political/Civil Unrest
30
Natural Disasters
30
Transport
40
Environmental
30
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
Emergency numbers (United States)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Excellent specialty care; very expensive without insurance.
Common scam patterns
- CD / mixtape scam. Performers hand a CD and aggressively demand cash. Common in Times Square. Tip: Refuse the item; do not accept anything handed to you.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Airport | airport | 30/100 | Use yellow cab line, AirTrain, or pre-booked transfer; never accept rides offered curbside. |
Area notes
- Times Square. High pedestrian volume; aggressive solicitation common.
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FIELDBRIEF provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.