Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| West Village Manhattan |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 140 | 150 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 9 |
| Robbery | 13 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 2 |
West Village is currently safer with 140 incidents vs 150 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: West Village (B) vs Upper West Side (B).
West Village currently has fewer incidents (140 vs 150 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
West Village: 9 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.