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