Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Battery Park City Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 27 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 46 |
| Robbery | 6 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Battery Park City is currently safer with 27 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Battery Park City (A) vs Harlem (F).
Battery Park City currently has fewer incidents (27 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Battery Park City: 3 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.