Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 580 | 631 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Washington Heights is currently safer with 580 incidents vs 631 in Harlem. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Harlem (D).
Washington Heights currently has fewer incidents (580 vs 631 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Washington Heights: 0 violent incidents. Harlem: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.