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 Williamsburg Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 92 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 46 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
East Williamsburg is currently safer with 92 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: East Williamsburg (B) vs Harlem (F).
East Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (92 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
East Williamsburg: 9 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.