Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Bayside Queens |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 46 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Bayside is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Bayside (A) vs Harlem (F).
Bayside currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bayside: 1 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.