Turtle Bay vs Hell's Kitchen: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated August 12, 2026

	Turtle Bay Manhattan	Hell's Kitchen Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	C
30-Day Incidents	85	167
Violent Crime	12	13
Robbery	8	12
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Turtle Bay is currently safer with 85 incidents vs 167 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Turtle Bay (B) vs Hell's Kitchen (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay or Hell's Kitchen safer?

Turtle Bay currently has fewer incidents (85 vs 167 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Turtle Bay: 12 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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