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 |
Washington Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 575 | 478 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 11 |
| Robbery | 9 | 12 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Washington Heights is currently safer with 478 incidents vs 575 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Washington Heights (D).
Washington Heights currently has fewer incidents (478 vs 575 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 18 violent incidents. Washington Heights: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.