Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 26, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Washington Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 0 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Washington Heights is currently safer with 0 incidents vs 2 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (A) vs Washington Heights (B).
Washington Heights currently has fewer incidents (0 vs 2 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 0 violent incidents. Washington Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.