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 |
Washington Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 658 | 833 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 16 |
| Robbery | 9 | 8 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 0 |
Harlem is currently safer with 658 incidents vs 833 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Harlem (F) vs Washington Heights (D).
Harlem currently has fewer incidents (658 vs 833 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Harlem: 42 violent incidents. Washington Heights: 16. These counts reflect the last 30 days.