Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Chelsea Manhattan |
Midtown West Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 8 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 8 in Midtown West. Safety grades: Chelsea (A) vs Midtown West (B).
Chelsea currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 8 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Chelsea: 0 violent incidents. Midtown West: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.