Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Hudson Yards Manhattan |
Chelsea Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 57 | 18 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 11 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea is currently safer with 18 incidents vs 57 in Hudson Yards. Safety grades: Hudson Yards (B) vs Chelsea (B).
Chelsea currently has fewer incidents (18 vs 57 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hudson Yards: 5 violent incidents. Chelsea: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.