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5th Precinct

Overview

Captain Michael Lam

Commanding Officer: Captain Michael Lam

The 5th Precinct serves the southeastern edge of Manhattan. The precinct is not only home to Chinatown, but also contains Little Italy, and the Bowery.

Crime Statistics (PDF)
Crime Statistics (Excel)

Traffic Statistics (PDF)
Traffic Statistics (Excel)

Contact Information

19 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY, 10013

Precinct: (212) 334-0711
Community Affairs: (212) 334-0726
Crime Prevention: (212) 334-0727
Domestic Violence Officer: (212) 334-0738 - E-mail
Youth Coordination Officer: (212) 334-0717 - E-mail
Auxiliary Coordinator: (212) 334-0700
Detective Squad: (212) 334-0742

Quality of Life Teams

Quality of Life Teams, or Q-Teams, are your go to resource for addressing complaints impacting quality of life concerns in your neighborhood. These officers are building real connections with the community and are focused on developing long-term solutions to these issues. From addressing everyday concerns to tackling persistent problems, your Q-Teams are committed to making your neighborhood a better place to live.

To report non-emergency quality of life issues, call 311 or use the app. To connect with a Q-Team member, call or visit your local command.

Domestic Violence Prevention Officers

Domestic Violence Prevention Officers, or DVOs, are available in each Precinct and Police Service Area to assist any survivor of Domestic Violence or any person involved in a Domestic Incident. Their assistance includes, but is not limited to report taking, obtaining an order of protection through Family Court, safety planning and referrals to essential services. Domestic Violence Officers can help provide referrals to the Family Justice Center, legal advice, social services assistance, emergency housing transfers, crisis intervention and counseling support.

Community Council


President Jonathan Chu

Vice President Keisha Hogans

Meetings: Community Council meetings typically take place on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at the precinct. There will be no Precinct Community Council Meetings during July and August.