Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 56 | 123 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 56 incidents vs 123 in Morningside Heights. Safety grades: Upper West Side (A) vs Morningside Heights (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (56 vs 123 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Upper West Side: 6 violent incidents. Morningside Heights: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.