Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 575 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 46 |
| Robbery | 9 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 7 |
Hamilton Heights is currently safer with 575 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Harlem (F).
Hamilton Heights currently has fewer incidents (575 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 18 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.