Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Inwood Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 478 | 384 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 18 |
| Robbery | 12 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 19 |
Inwood is currently safer with 384 incidents vs 478 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Inwood (D).
Inwood currently has fewer incidents (384 vs 478 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Washington Heights: 11 violent incidents. Inwood: 18. These counts reflect the last 30 days.