Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 107 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 46 |
| Robbery | 3 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Gowanus is currently safer with 107 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Gowanus (B) vs Harlem (F).
Gowanus currently has fewer incidents (107 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Gowanus: 2 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.