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