Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Murray Hill Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 32 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 42 |
| Robbery | 0 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Murray Hill is currently safer with 32 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Murray Hill (A) vs Harlem (F).
Murray Hill currently has fewer incidents (32 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Murray Hill: 2 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.