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 |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 36 | 16 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 13 | 0 |
Park Slope is currently safer with 16 incidents vs 36 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs Park Slope (A).
Park Slope currently has fewer incidents (16 vs 36 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Harlem: 2 violent incidents. Park Slope: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.