Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 27, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 675 | 113 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 113 incidents vs 675 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (C) vs Upper West Side (A).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (113 vs 675 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 0 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.