Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Roosevelt Island Manhattan |
Upper East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 20 | 52 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Roosevelt Island is currently safer with 20 incidents vs 52 in Upper East Side. Safety grades: Roosevelt Island (A) vs Upper East Side (A).
Roosevelt Island currently has fewer incidents (20 vs 52 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Roosevelt Island: 4 violent incidents. Upper East Side: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.