Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 28, 2026
| Roosevelt Island Manhattan |
Lenox Hill Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 61 | 74 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Roosevelt Island is currently safer with 61 incidents vs 74 in Lenox Hill. Safety grades: Roosevelt Island (A) vs Lenox Hill (A).
Roosevelt Island currently has fewer incidents (61 vs 74 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Roosevelt Island: 0 violent incidents. Lenox Hill: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.