Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1045 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 42 |
| Robbery | 6 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Harlem is currently safer with 658 incidents vs 1045 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Harlem (F).
Harlem currently has fewer incidents (658 vs 1045 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 22 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.