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

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 OffenseDec 1, 2025
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,UNCLASSI
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,UNCLASSI
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
THEFT OF SERVICES, UNCLASSIFIE
TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,GRAND FROM PERSON,UNCL
AssaultDec 1, 2025
Precinct 20, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
OtherDec 1, 2025
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRESPASS 2, CRIMINAL
DUI/TrafficDec 1, 2025
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
Retail TheftDec 1, 2025
Precinct 24, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Upper West Side

Stuyvesant TownA-14,875 residents Murray HillA-25,367 residents Gramercy ParkA-21,756 residents The Flatiron DistrictA-12,670 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.