Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Chelsea Manhattan |
Midtown West Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 18 | 96 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 16 |
| Robbery | 3 | 14 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea is currently safer with 18 incidents vs 96 in Midtown West. Safety grades: Chelsea (B) vs Midtown West (C).
Chelsea currently has fewer incidents (18 vs 96 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Chelsea: 4 violent incidents. Midtown West: 16. These counts reflect the last 30 days.