Brownsville vs Crown Heights: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated November 12, 2026

Brownsville
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
Brooklyn
Safety Grade F D
30-Day Incidents 261 739
Violent Crime 0 0
Robbery 0 0
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Brownsville is currently safer with 261 incidents vs 739 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Brownsville (F) vs Crown Heights (D).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsville or Crown Heights safer?

Brownsville currently has fewer incidents (261 vs 739 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Brownsville: 0 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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