Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 340 | 348 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 9 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Hamilton Heights is currently safer with 340 incidents vs 348 in Harlem. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (C) vs Harlem (D).
Hamilton Heights currently has fewer incidents (340 vs 348 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 5 violent incidents. Harlem: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.