Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 55 | 172 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 13 |
| Robbery | 2 | 10 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Gowanus is currently safer with 55 incidents vs 172 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Gowanus (B) vs Upper West Side (B).
Gowanus currently has fewer incidents (55 vs 172 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Gowanus: 4 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.