Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Chelsea Manhattan |
Gramercy Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 35 | 192 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 9 |
| Robbery | 3 | 11 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea is currently safer with 35 incidents vs 192 in Gramercy. Safety grades: Chelsea (B) vs Gramercy (B).
Chelsea currently has fewer incidents (35 vs 192 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Chelsea: 3 violent incidents. Gramercy: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.