Turtle Bay vs Murray Hill: 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	Murray Hill Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	85	35
Violent Crime	12	7
Robbery	8	5
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Murray Hill is currently safer with 35 incidents vs 85 in Turtle Bay. Safety grades: Turtle Bay (B) vs Murray Hill (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay or Murray Hill safer?

Murray Hill currently has fewer incidents (35 vs 85 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

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

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