Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Kips Bay Manhattan |
Murray Hill Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 4 | 3 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Murray Hill is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 4 in Kips Bay. Safety grades: Kips Bay (A) vs Murray Hill (A).
Murray Hill currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 4 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Kips Bay: 1 violent incidents. Murray Hill: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.