Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| DUMBO Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 43 | 172 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 13 |
| Robbery | 3 | 10 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
DUMBO is currently safer with 43 incidents vs 172 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: DUMBO (A) vs Upper West Side (B).
DUMBO currently has fewer incidents (43 vs 172 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
DUMBO: 3 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.