Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 13, 2026
| Bergen Beach Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 414 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 11 |
| Robbery | 0 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Bergen Beach is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 414 in Harlem. Safety grades: Bergen Beach (A) vs Harlem (D).
Bergen Beach currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 414 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bergen Beach: 1 violent incidents. Harlem: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.