Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Park Slope Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 91 | 172 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 13 |
| Robbery | 3 | 10 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Park Slope is currently safer with 91 incidents vs 172 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Park Slope (A) vs Upper West Side (B).
Park Slope currently has fewer incidents (91 vs 172 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Park Slope: 4 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.