Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Little Italy Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 246 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 46 |
| Robbery | 22 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Little Italy is currently safer with 246 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Little Italy (C) vs Harlem (F).
Little Italy currently has fewer incidents (246 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Little Italy: 15 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.