Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Highbridge The Bronx |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 2 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 5 in Highbridge. Safety grades: Highbridge (D) vs Upper West Side (A).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 5 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Highbridge: 0 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.