Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
East Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 634 | 386 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 14 |
| Robbery | 6 | 8 |
| Drug Activity | 7 | 1 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 386 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (F) vs East Harlem (F).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (386 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Harlem: 46 violent incidents. East Harlem: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.