Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 833 | 658 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 42 |
| Robbery | 8 | 9 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 3 |
Harlem is currently safer with 658 incidents vs 833 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Harlem (F).
Harlem currently has fewer incidents (658 vs 833 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Washington Heights: 16 violent incidents. Harlem: 42. These counts reflect the last 30 days.