Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 17 | 56 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 6 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Gowanus is currently safer with 17 incidents vs 56 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Gowanus (A) vs Upper West Side (A).
Gowanus currently has fewer incidents (17 vs 56 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Gowanus: 2 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.