Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 28, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 110 | 159 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 110 incidents vs 159 in Morningside Heights. Safety grades: Upper West Side (A) vs Morningside Heights (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (110 vs 159 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Upper West Side: 0 violent incidents. Morningside Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.