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 |
Morningside Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 150 | 208 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 15 |
| Robbery | 7 | 5 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 1 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 150 incidents vs 208 in Morningside Heights. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Morningside Heights (C).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (150 vs 208 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 9 violent incidents. Morningside Heights: 15. These counts reflect the last 30 days.