Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Murray Hill Manhattan |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 3 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (3). Safety grades: Murray Hill (A) vs Harlem (C).
Murray Hill currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 3 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Murray Hill: 1 violent incidents. Harlem: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.