Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Bushwick Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 432 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 42 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Bushwick is currently safer with 432 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Bushwick (D) vs Harlem (F).
Bushwick currently has fewer incidents (432 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Bushwick: 13 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.