Turtle Bay vs Midtown East: 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	Midtown East Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	C
30-Day Incidents	85	162
Violent Crime	12	14
Robbery	8	14
Drug Activity	0	1

Verdict

Turtle Bay is currently safer with 85 incidents vs 162 in Midtown East. Safety grades: Turtle Bay (B) vs Midtown East (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay or Midtown East safer?

Turtle Bay currently has fewer incidents (85 vs 162 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Turtle Bay: 12 violent incidents. Midtown East: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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