Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Belmont The Bronx |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 337 | 56 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 56 incidents vs 337 in Belmont. Safety grades: Belmont (D) vs Upper West Side (A).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (56 vs 337 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Belmont: 2 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.