Carnegie Hill vs Upper West Side: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 27, 2026

	Carnegie Hill Manhattan	Upper West Side Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	186	186
Violent Crime	11	14
Robbery	10	10
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (186). Safety grades: Carnegie Hill (B) vs Upper West Side (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carnegie Hill or Upper West Side safer?

Carnegie Hill currently has fewer incidents (186 vs 186 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Carnegie Hill: 11 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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