Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| East Harlem Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 124 | 142 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 124 incidents vs 142 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: East Harlem (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (124 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
East Harlem: 8 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.