Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Midtown East Manhattan |
Upper East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 11 | 35 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Midtown East is currently safer with 11 incidents vs 35 in Upper East Side. Safety grades: Midtown East (B) vs Upper East Side (A).
Midtown East currently has fewer incidents (11 vs 35 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Midtown East: 2 violent incidents. Upper East Side: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.