Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 937 | 196 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Morningside Heights is currently safer with 196 incidents vs 937 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Morningside Heights (B).
Morningside Heights currently has fewer incidents (196 vs 937 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.