Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 26 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 12 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Brooklyn Heights is currently safer with 26 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs Crown Heights (D).
Brooklyn Heights currently has fewer incidents (26 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 2 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.