Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
East Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 631 | 386 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 386 incidents vs 631 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs East Harlem (F).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (386 vs 631 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Harlem: 0 violent incidents. East Harlem: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.