Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| East Harlem Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 542 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 42 |
| Robbery | 5 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 542 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: East Harlem (F) vs Harlem (F).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (542 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
East Harlem: 25 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.