Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Fordham The Bronx |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 993 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 46 |
| Robbery | 21 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 7 |
Harlem is currently safer with 634 incidents vs 993 in Fordham. Safety grades: Fordham (F) vs Harlem (F).
Harlem currently has fewer incidents (634 vs 993 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Fordham: 20 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.