Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1045 | 173 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 14 |
| Robbery | 6 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Morningside Heights is currently safer with 173 incidents vs 1045 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Morningside Heights (C).
Morningside Heights currently has fewer incidents (173 vs 1045 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 22 violent incidents. Morningside Heights: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.