Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 28, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
Washington Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 465 | 519 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Harlem is currently safer with 465 incidents vs 519 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs Washington Heights (C).
Harlem currently has fewer incidents (465 vs 519 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Harlem: 0 violent incidents. Washington Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.