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 |
Hell's Kitchen Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 150 | 167 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 13 |
| Robbery | 7 | 12 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 150 incidents vs 167 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Hell's Kitchen (C).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (150 vs 167 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 9 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.