Upper West Side, Manhattan Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 28, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Classic Manhattan neighborhood flanked by Central Park and Riverside Park, known for Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and family-friendly brownstone blocks.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 104
• homeless: 5
• Drug Activity: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 18 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 6 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 459 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 8 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Upper West Side

1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ BROADWAY [311:70542252] Sep 26, 2026
2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT LAUNDRY ROOM DOOR AT CELLAR @ Block 1220 Lot 7501 [HPD:19237889] Sep 22, 2026
3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2GN, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH @ Block 1253 Lot 21 [HPD:19235517] Sep 21, 2026
4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT EAST FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY @ Block 1217 Lot 57 [HPD:19224875] Sep 17, 2026
5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1226 Lot 108 [HPD:19219945] Sep 16, 2026
6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND LADDERS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1146 Lot 46 [HPD:19222848] Sep 16, 2026
7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 1146 Lot 46 [HPD:19222857] Sep 16, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY @ Block 1146 Lot 46 [HPD:19222856] Sep 16, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WATER LEAK AT BACK FLOW FIRE PUMP ROOM @ Block 1253 Lot 10 [HPD:19228141] Sep 14, 2026
10. Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Outside @ 647 COLUMBUS AVENUE [311:70370095] Sep 11, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Harlem D
• Upper East Side A
• Hell's Kitchen B
• Morningside Heights B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper West Side, Manhattan safe?

Upper West Side currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 110 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Upper West Side?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (459 incidents).

How does Upper West Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?

Upper West Side logged 110 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Upper West Side?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (104), homeless (5), Drug Activity (1).

Is Upper West Side getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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