Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 150 | 338 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 150 incidents vs 338 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Bushwick (D).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (150 vs 338 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 9 violent incidents. Bushwick: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.