Turtle Bay vs Upper West Side: 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	Upper West Side Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	85	150
Violent Crime	12	9
Robbery	8	7
Drug Activity	0	2

Verdict

Turtle Bay is currently safer with 85 incidents vs 150 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Turtle Bay (B) vs Upper West Side (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay or Upper West Side safer?

Turtle Bay currently has fewer incidents (85 vs 150 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Turtle Bay: 12 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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