Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| East Harlem Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 542 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 12 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 542 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: East Harlem (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (542 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
East Harlem: 25 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.