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 |
Lower East Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 4 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
East Village is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 4 in Lower East Side. Safety grades: East Village (A) vs Lower East Side (B).
East Village currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 4 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
East Village: 0 violent incidents. Lower East Side: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.