Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Lower East Side Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 155 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 46 |
| Robbery | 17 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Lower East Side is currently safer with 155 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Lower East Side (C) vs Harlem (F).
Lower East Side currently has fewer incidents (155 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Lower East Side: 17 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.