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New York scores 7.7/10 on overall safety. We've mapped 182 relevant places from open data. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
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Overall safety
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Composite safety model
Accessible places mapped
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From OpenStreetMap & Wikidata
New York accessibility guide (2026)
How safe is New York overall?
New York scores 7.7/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Accessibility in New York
We've mapped 182 wheelchair-accessible places in New York from OpenStreetMap accessibility tags (wheelchair=yes or designated). These are user-contributed facts, so checking ahead for your specific needs is still wise. See the list below.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed New York, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Recent reviews of New York from the MapSur community.
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travelwithbri★★★★★
NYC never dissapoints
New York is my happy place. As a Black woman I feel so seen here. Harlem brunch is everything, Brooklyn has the best vibes, and Central Park is magical in any season. The subway is gross but gets you …
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kwamenyc★★★★★
The city that never discriminates
New York est une bulle cosmopolite. En tant qu'homme noir gay, je me suis senti complètement chez moi. Harlem pour la culture noire, le Village pour la scène LGBT, Brooklyn pour le cool. Le métro est …
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Frequently asked questions
Is New York accessible for disabled travelers?
New York scores 7.7/10 and is broadly accessible for disabled travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
How accessible is New York for wheelchair users?
Yes. We've mapped 182 wheelchair-accessible places in New York from open data, each linking back to its public source (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata). See the list on this page.