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New York scores 7.7/10 on overall safety. We've mapped 609 relevant places from open data. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
7.7/10
Overall safety
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Composite safety model
Places mapped for Jewish travelers
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From OpenStreetMap & Wikidata
Is New York safe for Jewish travelers? (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.
Jewish community places in New York
We've mapped 609 places relevant to Jewish travelers in New York from open data (synagogues, kosher-friendly options and community landmarks tagged on OpenStreetMap and Wikidata), each linking back to its public source. 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
Places for Jewish travelers in New York
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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 safe for Jewish travelers?
New York scores 7.7/10 and is broadly safe for Jewish travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Are there synagogues and kosher options in New York?
Yes. We've mapped 609 synagogues, kosher options and Jewish-relevant places in New York from open data, each linking back to its public source (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata). See the list on this page.