Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Chinatown Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 247 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 42 |
| Robbery | 8 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Chinatown is currently safer with 247 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Chinatown (C) vs Harlem (F).
Chinatown currently has fewer incidents (247 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Chinatown: 9 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.