Harlem (South) Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NEW YORK CITY, NYSummary
Harlem (South) has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 257 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.17M (+68.9% vs area average), median household income of $74K (-16.6% vs area average), population density of 90,335 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.88% (-4.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Harlem (South)
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Harlem (South) in New York City, NY receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 257 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #249 out of 257 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,834
Total Incidents
152.8
Monthly Average
#249 / 257
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Harlem (South) show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (136 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 27. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Harlem (South) reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 205 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in New York City experiences approximately 153 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Harlem (South) tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Harlem (South) is Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 25.2% of all incidents (463 cases). This is followed by Assault 3 at 20.5% (376 cases). The top three categories combined represent 56% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
90,334.99
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #19 of 249 neighborhoods
+128.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #201 of 232 neighborhoods
-4.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,169,718.62
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 219 neighborhoods
+68.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$73,509.47
average estimate
Ranks #149 of 226 neighborhoods
-16.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.