Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Carnegie Hill Manhattan |
Upper East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 93 | 52 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 2 |
| Robbery | 6 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper East Side is currently safer with 52 incidents vs 93 in Carnegie Hill. Safety grades: Carnegie Hill (B) vs Upper East Side (A).
Upper East Side currently has fewer incidents (52 vs 93 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Carnegie Hill: 8 violent incidents. Upper East Side: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.