Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 478 | 634 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 46 |
| Robbery | 12 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 7 |
Washington Heights is currently safer with 478 incidents vs 634 in Harlem. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Harlem (F).
Washington Heights currently has fewer incidents (478 vs 634 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Washington Heights: 11 violent incidents. Harlem: 46. These counts reflect the last 30 days.