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 |
Washington Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1045 | 833 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 16 |
| Robbery | 6 | 8 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Washington Heights is currently safer with 833 incidents vs 1045 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Washington Heights (D).
Washington Heights currently has fewer incidents (833 vs 1045 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 22 violent incidents. Washington Heights: 16. These counts reflect the last 30 days.