Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| East Harlem Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 477 | 769 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 4 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 477 incidents vs 769 in Harlem. Safety grades: East Harlem (F) vs Harlem (F).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (477 vs 769 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
East Harlem: 0 violent incidents. Harlem: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.