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 |
Washington Heights Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 348 | 228 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Washington Heights is currently safer with 228 incidents vs 348 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs Washington Heights (C).
Washington Heights currently has fewer incidents (228 vs 348 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Harlem: 9 violent incidents. Washington Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.