Turtle Bay vs Kips Bay: 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	Kips Bay Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	85	115
Violent Crime	12	7
Robbery	8	4
Drug Activity	0	1

Verdict

Turtle Bay is currently safer with 85 incidents vs 115 in Kips Bay. Safety grades: Turtle Bay (B) vs Kips Bay (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay or Kips Bay safer?

Turtle Bay currently has fewer incidents (85 vs 115 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Turtle Bay: 12 violent incidents. Kips Bay: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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