Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Parkchester The Bronx |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 699 | 297 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 297 incidents vs 699 in Parkchester. Safety grades: Parkchester (D) vs Upper West Side (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (297 vs 699 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Parkchester: 0 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.