Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Crown Heights Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 36 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 13 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 36 in Harlem. Safety grades: Crown Heights (B) vs Harlem (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 36 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Crown Heights: 0 violent incidents. Harlem: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.