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