Updated August 12, 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.
Drug Activity — Drug Activity: Use Outside @ 2140 BROADWAY [311:70024610] Aug 11, 2026
Agitator / Disturbance — Woman Threatening People on 1 Train @ W 96th St & Broadway [CZ:-OzcgVwDkXrPAKfgJSaZ] Aug 9, 2026
Robbery — Person Robbed of Cash @ W 86th St & Broadway (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ozb3Fz-Did-r11Ze3XD] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1233 Lot 27 [HPD:19126754] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7K, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1851 Lot 8 [HPD:19120523] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1851 Lot 8 [HPD:19120524] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1851 Lot 8 [HPD:19120526] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 10F, 10th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1226 Lot 7502 [HPD:19120698] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10F, 10th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1226 Lot 7502 [HPD:19120697] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10F, 10th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1226 Lot 7502 [HPD:19120695] Aug 7, 2026
Upper West Side currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 150 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (11). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (516 incidents).
How does Upper West Side compare to the rest of Manhattan?
Upper West Side logged 150 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 (122), Violent Crime (9), Agitator / Disturbance (8).
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.