Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 28, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 566 | 159 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Morningside Heights is currently safer with 159 incidents vs 566 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (C) vs Morningside Heights (B).
Morningside Heights currently has fewer incidents (159 vs 566 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 0 violent incidents. Morningside Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.