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 |
Midtown West Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 158 | 211 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 21 |
| Robbery | 6 | 15 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Hudson Yards is currently safer with 158 incidents vs 211 in Midtown West. Safety grades: Hudson Yards (B) vs Midtown West (C).
Hudson Yards currently has fewer incidents (158 vs 211 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hudson Yards: 4 violent incidents. Midtown West: 21. These counts reflect the last 30 days.