Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
Greenpoint Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 348 | 15 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Greenpoint is currently safer with 15 incidents vs 348 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs Greenpoint (A).
Greenpoint currently has fewer incidents (15 vs 348 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Harlem: 9 violent incidents. Greenpoint: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.