Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 437 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 42 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 437 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Bed-Stuy (F) vs Harlem (F).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (437 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Bed-Stuy: 11 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.