Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Bay Ridge Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 157 | 769 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 4 |
Bay Ridge is currently safer with 157 incidents vs 769 in Harlem. Safety grades: Bay Ridge (A) vs Harlem (F).
Bay Ridge currently has fewer incidents (157 vs 769 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bay Ridge: 0 violent incidents. Harlem: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.