Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Borough Park Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 32 | 348 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 9 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Borough Park is currently safer with 32 incidents vs 348 in Harlem. Safety grades: Borough Park (A) vs Harlem (D).
Borough Park currently has fewer incidents (32 vs 348 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Borough Park: 0 violent incidents. Harlem: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.