Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Hudson Yards Manhattan |
Chelsea Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 158 | 35 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 6 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea is currently safer with 35 incidents vs 158 in Hudson Yards. Safety grades: Hudson Yards (B) vs Chelsea (B).
Chelsea currently has fewer incidents (35 vs 158 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hudson Yards: 4 violent incidents. Chelsea: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.