Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Bushwick Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 20 | 145 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 5 |
Bushwick is currently safer with 20 incidents vs 145 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Bushwick (C) vs Upper West Side (A).
Bushwick currently has fewer incidents (20 vs 145 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Bushwick: 2 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.