Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 36 | 20 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 13 | 3 |
Bushwick is currently safer with 20 incidents vs 36 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs Bushwick (C).
Bushwick currently has fewer incidents (20 vs 36 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Harlem: 2 violent incidents. Bushwick: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.