Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Midtown East Manhattan |
Upper East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 162 | 52 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 2 |
| Robbery | 14 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Upper East Side is currently safer with 52 incidents vs 162 in Midtown East. Safety grades: Midtown East (C) vs Upper East Side (A).
Upper East Side currently has fewer incidents (52 vs 162 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Midtown East: 14 violent incidents. Upper East Side: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.