What parts of Harlem are "dangerous"?

I would like to make a map of what sections of Harlem are dangerous. Obviously any place can be dangerous in NYC if you're not smart, but there are always pockets of high crime areas which I think we should be specific about. For example, West 138th between 5th to FDR is pretty slummy and dangerous, but West 138th between 7-8th avenues is nice (Striver's Row).

Please give detailed areas of places to avoid, thanks.

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ajadedidealist 2yrs+

The area around 125th street and the train station there is quite safe and nice, if not exactly charming. So around there you should be good, I think.

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jmsurprenant 2yrs+

Last year my friend Mike and I photographed much of Harlem on foot lugging some pretty expensive camera gear starting at 125 street and heading deep into the neighborhood. We had a good time, met some cool people too - yeah, we looked out of place and drew some attention. Of course we were there on a Saturday or Sunday (can't remember which) during the morning/afternoon hours.
I really loved Harlem and would love to visit again.

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DBlack 2yrs+

East Side near the park can be pretty sketchy, even with all the efforts at community revitalization. A few years ago I was up there working on some public gardens, and it seemed like the area had a long way to go.