Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Bushwick Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 338 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 46 |
| Robbery | 2 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Bushwick is currently safer with 338 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Bushwick (D) vs Harlem (F).
Bushwick currently has fewer incidents (338 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Bushwick: 9 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.