Community & Belonging · Indicator 2
Perceived safety at night
What this indicator asks
How safe do people feel at night in New York, and how does this differ by gender and identity?
65.8/ 100 · New York
A total of 86% of respondents feel safe inside venues, 73% in the streets of nightlife areas and 60% travelling home. Of this 98% of men feel safe inside venues, against 82% of women while 58% of women avoided going out at least once in the past year because they did not feel safe, compared to 22% of men.
A total of 55% of LGBTQIA+ respondents feel safe dealing with venue staff or security, against 79% of other respondents.
A total of 81% of respondents say having other people around them would be helpful during incidents, and 80% say the same of venue staff.
A survey respondent praised the door staff and security at Nowadays for keeping it safe and inclusive.