There is no need to fear. DNA Info’s Crime and Safety report for Morningside Heights has produced mainly positive results. In summation,

  • Morningside Heights is the 38th safest neighborhood in Manhattan the city, and the 7th safest in Manhattan
  • There has been a 76% drop in crime since 1993
  • There was a 3% rise in major crimes from 2009 to 2010
  • Morningside ranks 10th safest in the city for property crimes
  • Felony assaults and rape have risen by around 30% since 2009
  • There were only 2 murders in 2009 and 2010
  • Robberies have dropped 11% since 2009
Armed Robbery via Wikimedia Commons