Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 186 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 42 |
| Robbery | 10 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 186 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Harlem (F).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (186 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 14 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.