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