Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 575 | 208 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 15 |
| Robbery | 9 | 5 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 1 |
Morningside Heights is currently safer with 208 incidents vs 575 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Morningside Heights (C).
Morningside Heights currently has fewer incidents (208 vs 575 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 18 violent incidents. Morningside Heights: 15. These counts reflect the last 30 days.