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 Village Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 254 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 42 |
| Robbery | 5 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
East Village is currently safer with 254 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: East Village (C) vs Harlem (F).
East Village currently has fewer incidents (254 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
East Village: 24 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.