Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Williamsbridge The Bronx |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 397 | 186 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 14 |
| Robbery | 6 | 10 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 186 incidents vs 397 in Williamsbridge. Safety grades: Williamsbridge (D) vs Upper West Side (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (186 vs 397 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Williamsbridge: 20 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.