Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| University Heights The Bronx |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 463 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 46 |
| Robbery | 13 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
University Heights is currently safer with 463 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: University Heights (F) vs Harlem (F).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (463 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
University Heights: 22 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.