Is Upper West Side, New York Safe? Crime Map & Safety Data
Is Upper West Side Safe? Crime & Safety Data
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 1,198 crimes were reported near the center of Upper West Side — about 18.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 32.8. There are also 14,084 open building violations on record nearby.
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Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Refreshes about every 48 hours.
By the numbers · Upper West Side
1,198
Crimes (12 mo)
-44%vs city rate (18.3 vs 32.8 per 1k)
14,084
Open violations
Crime is compared per resident (rate); counts are totals for the area. Other figures are compared to the average New York neighborhood.
Incident map · Upper West Side
Breakdown · Upper West Side
Most common crimes in Upper West Side
Petit Larceny
378
Harrassment 2
223
Grand Larceny
180
Assault 3 & Related Offenses
74
Burglary
60
Other
283
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Questions about Upper West Side
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Upper West Side?
In the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026, 1,198 crimes were reported near the center of Upper West Side — about 18.3 per 1,000 residents per year, below the citywide rate of 32.8.
How do I check crime at a specific Upper West Side address?
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Where does this Upper West Side safety data come from?
Directly from the City of New York open-data portal, updated automatically.
Crimes cover an approximate half-mile area around the center of Upper West Side (the crime and permit datasets aren't tagged by Community District, so we use a consistent radius), in the 12 months of data through Jun 30, 2026. Crime is compared per resident (rate), so a large, busy area can have a high total but an average or below-average rate; violation counts are compared to the typical New York neighborhood. Source: City of New York open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.
Outline shows the Upper West Side Community District; figures cover a half-mile around the center. Search an address for block-level detail.
Petit Larceny378
Harrassment 2223
Grand Larceny180
Assault 3 & Related Offenses74
Burglary60
Criminal Mischief & Related Of46
Felony Assault42
Vehicle And Traffic Laws25
Miscellaneous Penal Law20
Robbery19
Other Offenses Related To Theft19
Frauds18
Off. Agnst Pub Ord Sensblty &17
Grand Larceny Of Motor Vehicle14
Offenses Against Public Admini11
Dangerous Drugs8
Criminal Trespass8
Intoxicated & Impaired Driving7
Forgery6
Theft-Fraud5
Possession Of Stolen Property4
Other State Laws3
Dangerous Weapons3
Offenses Involving Fraud2
Unauthorized Use Of A Vehicle2
Offenses Against The Person1
Homicide-Negligent-Vehicle1
Administrative Code1
Petit Larceny Of Motor Vehicle1
Building violation types
Dob Safety Violation (Ll6291)
927
(A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs.
582
§27-2107 Adm Code Owner Failed To File A Valid Registration Statement With The Department As Required By Adm Code §27-2097 And Is Therefore Subject To Civil Penalties, Prohibited From Certifying Violations, And Denied The Right To Recover Possession Of Premises For Nonpayment Of Rent Until A Valid Registration Statement Is Filed.
385
Dob Safety Violation (Acc1)
189
Cycle 1, Sub-Cycle B (Premises Is In Community District 7)
156
Other
11,845
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Dob Safety Violation (Ll6291)927
(A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On HpdS Website, Www.Nyc.Gov\Hpd, Search Bed Bugs.582
§27-2107 Adm Code Owner Failed To File A Valid Registration Statement With The Department As Required By Adm Code §27-2097 And Is Therefore Subject To Civil Penalties, Prohibited From Certifying Violations, And Denied The Right To Recover Possession Of Premises For Nonpayment Of Rent Until A Valid Registration Statement Is Filed.385
Dob Safety Violation (Acc1)189
Cycle 1, Sub-Cycle B (Premises Is In Community District 7)156
Dob Safety Violation (Ftc-Aeu-Haz)140
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction116
§ 27-2053 Adm Code Post Sign On Wall Of Entrance Story Bearing Name, Address Including Apartment Number If Any, And Telephone Number Of Superintendent, Janitor Or Housekeeper. At Public Hall, 1st Story103
Dob Safety Violation (Evcat1)96
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2022 Inspection Report92
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation Of Correction89
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2012 Inspection Report87
§ 27-2005 Hmc: Post, In A Form Approved By The Commissioner, And Maintain A Notice In A Common Area Of The Building Regarding The Procedures That Should Be Followed When A Gas Leak Is Suspected At Public Hall, 1st Story86
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 External Low Pressure Inspection86
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Affirmation Of Correction85
§ 27-2104 Adm Code Post And Maintain A Proper Sign On Wall Of Entrance Story Showing The Registration Number Assigned By The Department And The Address Of The Building. At Public Hall, 1st Story83
§ 26-1103 Admin. Code: Post And Maintain A Proper Notice On Wall Of The Entrance Story In English And Spanish On The Availability Of The AgencyS Housing Information Guide. A Sample Notice Can Be Found At Www.Nyc.Gov/Hpd. At Public Hall, 1st Story83
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction83
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection80
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2017 Inspection Report79
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction77
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report73
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Low Pressure Inspection72
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 External Low Pressure Inspection70
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Report67
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 External Low Pressure Inspection66
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation Of Correction64
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction64
Dob Safety Violation (Lblvio)60
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2016 Inspection Report58
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction55
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2014 Inspection Report54
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Report53
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction53
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report52
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device49
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2015 Inspection Report49
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2011 Inspection Report49
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Report48
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device48
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation Of Correction48
Violation Issued For Failure To File Annual Boiler 2010 Inspection Report48
§ 27-2046.1 Hmc: Post A Proper Notice Of Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Requirements, In A Form Approved By The Commissioner, In A Common Area Of A Class A Multiple Dwelling Near Inspection Certificate Or Provide Notice To Tenants In A Private Dwelling. At Public Hall, 1st Story47
Dob Safety Violation (Ftp-En-Egrdea)47
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Report46
Dob Safety Violation (Ll1081)46
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device44
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Report43
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report41
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 External Inspection Affirmation Of Correction For Lp Device40