Upper West Side, Manhattan Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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: 154
• Violent Crime: 14
• Robbery: 10
• Agitator / Disturbance: 8

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 13 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 18 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 331 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 8 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Upper West Side

1. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Disturbance on Subway @ 2539–2559 Broadway (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OwA03SJpsENd3nmpyA2] Jun 27, 2026
2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Two Men Fighting, One Brandished Knife @ W 86th St & W End Ave [CZ:-Ow8G-I1r3Hd0-lAG-fw] Jun 27, 2026
3. Violent Crime — Two People Fighting on Train Platform @ W 96th St & Broadway (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow7CvZoAmPHpPsLcxF0] Jun 27, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 217 W 85th St (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow4_3WZkZPzflHgs_Br] Jun 26, 2026
5. Robbery — Report of Man Brandished Gun, Robbed Person of Cash @ W 95th St & Amsterdam Ave (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow3j_KtZIxgklqY6dI_] Jun 26, 2026
6. Robbery — Woman Robbed @ W End Ave & W 94th St (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ow-8AeNSIg1Lo2CEfDc] Jun 25, 2026
7. Robbery — Person Stole Cellphone @ W 96th St & Broadway (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvxAf1gIl_FddiaWFak] Jun 25, 2026
8. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Disturbance by Individual @ 123 W 74th St (Upper West Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-OvsH3qkVTd04sAegrAd] Jun 24, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1227 Lot 40 [HPD:19027193] Jun 24, 2026
10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1227 Lot 40 [HPD:19027192] Jun 24, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Harlem F
• Upper East Side A
• Hell's Kitchen C
• Morningside Heights C

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper West Side, Manhattan safe?

Upper West Side currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 186 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 (8). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (331 incidents).

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

Upper West Side logged 186 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 (154), Violent Crime (14), Robbery (10).

Is Upper West Side getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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