New York Crime & Safety

New York neighborhood

Crime in Central Harlem

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Central Harlem neighborhood of New York, NY.

5,959Reported incidents
122,350Residents
$52,375Median income
CCentral Harlem grade

At a glance

Central Harlem crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

2,093
Violent incidents
3,866
Property incidents
Assault
Most common offense

Map

Central Harlem crime map

Reported crime density across and around Central Harlem.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central Harlem

Assault1,508
Retail Theft1,203
Other890
Drug Offense829
Theft320
Weapons255
DUI/Traffic247
Vandalism238

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central Harlem

  • Assault

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 3

  • Assault

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ASSAULT 3

  • Assault

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    CHILD, ENDANGERING WELFARE

  • Robbery

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    ROBBERY,OPEN AREA UNCLASSIFIED

  • Burglary

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    BURGLARY,UNCLASSIFIED,UNKNOWN

  • Other

    Precinct 28, Manhattan, New York, NY

    CONTEMPT,CRIMINAL

  • Drug Offense

    Precinct 28, Manhattan, New York, NY

    CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,INTENT TO

  • DUI/Traffic

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    INTOXICATED DRIVING,ALCOHOL

  • Other

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    PUBLIC ADMINISTATION,UNCLASS M

  • Drug Offense

    Precinct 32, Manhattan, New York, NY

    CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSI

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FAQ

Central Harlem safety: common questions

Is Central Harlem a safe neighborhood in New York?
Central Harlem has a crime safety grade of C, making it a mid-range area of New York. Our analysis counted 5,959 reported incidents in Central Harlem, including 2,093 violent and 3,866 property offenses.
What is the most common crime in Central Harlem?
The most frequently reported offense in Central Harlem is Assault.