Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| East Village Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 278 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
East Village is currently safer with 278 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: East Village (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
East Village currently has fewer incidents (278 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
East Village: 19 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.