Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Prospect Heights Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 193 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 42 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 193 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Prospect Heights (B) vs Harlem (F).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (193 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Prospect Heights: 4 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.