Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
East Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 658 | 542 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 25 |
| Robbery | 9 | 5 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 0 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 542 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (F) vs East Harlem (F).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (542 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Harlem: 42 violent incidents. East Harlem: 25. These counts reflect the last 30 days.