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 |
Upper East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 56 | 35 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper East Side is currently safer with 35 incidents vs 56 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Upper West Side (A) vs Upper East Side (A).
Upper East Side currently has fewer incidents (35 vs 56 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Upper West Side: 6 violent incidents. Upper East Side: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.