Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| East Village Manhattan |
Lower East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 6 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
East Village is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 6 in Lower East Side. Safety grades: East Village (B) vs Lower East Side (B).
East Village currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 6 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
East Village: 1 violent incidents. Lower East Side: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.