Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Westchester Square The Bronx |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 147 | 186 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 14 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Westchester Square is currently safer with 147 incidents vs 186 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Westchester Square (C) vs Upper West Side (B).
Westchester Square currently has fewer incidents (147 vs 186 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Westchester Square: 5 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.