Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 18 | 142 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Brooklyn Heights is currently safer with 18 incidents vs 142 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs Crown Heights (D).
Brooklyn Heights currently has fewer incidents (18 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 1 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.