Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 228 | 56 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 56 incidents vs 228 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (C) vs Upper West Side (A).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (56 vs 228 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Washington Heights: 0 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.