Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| West Village Manhattan |
Chelsea Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 38 | 12 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea is currently safer with 12 incidents vs 38 in West Village. Safety grades: West Village (A) vs Chelsea (A).
Chelsea currently has fewer incidents (12 vs 38 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
West Village: 2 violent incidents. Chelsea: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.