Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| East Village Manhattan |
Greenwich Village Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (1). Safety grades: East Village (A) vs Greenwich Village (A).
East Village currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 1 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
East Village: 0 violent incidents. Greenwich Village: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.