Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Lower East Side Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 187 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 42 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Lower East Side is currently safer with 187 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Lower East Side (C) vs Harlem (F).
Lower East Side currently has fewer incidents (187 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Lower East Side: 12 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.