New York neighborhood

Crime in East Harlem

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

5,619Reported incidents

121,742Residents

$45,495Median income

C+East Harlem grade

At a glance

East Harlem crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

2,142

Violent incidents

3,477

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

East Harlem crime map

Reported crime density across and around East Harlem.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in East Harlem

Assault1,494

Other922

Drug Offense863

Retail Theft591

Theft383

DUI/Traffic371

Weapons282

Vandalism234

Latest reports

Recent incidents in East Harlem

Assault
Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 25, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Dec 1, 2025
Other
Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRESPASS 3, CRIMINAL
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 2,1,UNCLASSIFIED
Dec 1, 2025
Drug Offense
Precinct 25, Manhattan, New York, NY
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, INTENT T
Dec 1, 2025
DUI/Traffic
Precinct 25, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEAN
Dec 1, 2025
DUI/Traffic
Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY
TRAFFIC,UNCLASSIFIED INFRACTIO
Dec 1, 2025
Retail Theft
Precinct 25, Manhattan, New York, NY
LARCENY,PETIT FROM OPEN AREAS,
Dec 1, 2025
Assault
Precinct 23, Manhattan, New York, NY
ASSAULT 3
Dec 1, 2025

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Neighborhoods near East Harlem

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FAQ

East Harlem safety: common questions

Is East Harlem a safe neighborhood in New York?

East Harlem has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of New York. Our analysis counted 5,619 reported incidents in East Harlem, including 2,142 violent and 3,477 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in East Harlem?

The most frequently reported offense in East Harlem is Assault.