Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 257 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.11M (+60.4% vs area average), median household income of $105K (+18.7% vs area average), population density of 108,612 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.32% (-4.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley in New York City, NY receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 257 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #202 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
758
Total Incidents
63.2
Monthly Average
#202 / 257
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (48 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 10. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 77 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 63 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 29.9% of all incidents (227 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 17.9% (136 cases). The top three categories combined represent 59% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
108,612.06
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #8 of 249 neighborhoods
+174.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #197 of 232 neighborhoods
-4.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,110,426.72
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 219 neighborhoods
+60.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$104,643.28
average estimate
Ranks #64 of 226 neighborhoods
+18.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.