Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| University Heights The Bronx |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 628 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 42 |
| Robbery | 4 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
University Heights is currently safer with 628 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: University Heights (F) vs Harlem (F).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (628 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
University Heights: 12 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.