Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| University Heights The Bronx |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 171 | 348 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
University Heights is currently safer with 171 incidents vs 348 in Harlem. Safety grades: University Heights (F) vs Harlem (D).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (171 vs 348 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
University Heights: 5 violent incidents. Harlem: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.