New York neighborhood

Crime in Upper West Side

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York, NY.

3,216Reported incidents

212,201Residents

$133,548Median income

A-Upper West Side grade

At a glance

Upper West Side crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

948

Violent incidents

2,268

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Upper West Side crime map

Reported crime density across and around Upper West Side.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Upper West Side

Retail Theft1,128

Assault676

Other388

Burglary170

Theft164

Drug Offense158

Vandalism138

Robbery128

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Upper West Side

Drug Offense
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI
Dec 1, 2025
Other
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,UNCLASSI
Dec 1, 2025
Other
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,UNCLASSI
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
Dec 1, 2025
Theft
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM PERSON,UNCL
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Dec 1, 2025
Other
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRESPASS 2, CRIMINAL
Dec 1, 2025
DUI/Traffic
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Upper West Side

A-Stuyvesant Town14,875 residents A-Murray Hill25,367 residents A-Gramercy Park21,756 residents A-The Flatiron District12,670 residents

FAQ

Upper West Side safety: common questions

Is Upper West Side a safe neighborhood in New York?

Upper West Side has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of New York. Our analysis counted 3,216 reported incidents in Upper West Side, including 948 violent and 2,268 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Upper West Side?

The most frequently reported offense in Upper West Side is Retail Theft.