Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 106 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 7 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Brooklyn Heights is currently safer with 106 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs Crown Heights (D).
Brooklyn Heights currently has fewer incidents (106 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 2 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.