Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Kips Bay Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 4 | 5 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Kips Bay is currently safer with 4 incidents vs 5 in Harlem. Safety grades: Kips Bay (A) vs Harlem (C).
Kips Bay currently has fewer incidents (4 vs 5 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Kips Bay: 1 violent incidents. Harlem: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.