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 |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 38 | 56 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 6 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
West Village is currently safer with 38 incidents vs 56 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: West Village (A) vs Upper West Side (A).
West Village currently has fewer incidents (38 vs 56 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
West Village: 2 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.