Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| East Harlem Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 386 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 46 |
| Robbery | 8 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 7 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 386 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: East Harlem (F) vs Harlem (F).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (386 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
East Harlem: 14 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.