Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Boerum Hill Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 45 | 297 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Boerum Hill is currently safer with 45 incidents vs 297 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Boerum Hill (A) vs Upper West Side (B).
Boerum Hill currently has fewer incidents (45 vs 297 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Boerum Hill: 0 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.