Fort Greene 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 June 28, 2026

Fort Greene
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
Brooklyn
Safety Grade C D
30-Day Incidents 120 593
Violent Crime 11 13
Robbery 8 1
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Fort Greene is currently safer with 120 incidents vs 593 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Fort Greene (C) vs Crown Heights (D).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Greene or Crown Heights safer?

Fort Greene currently has fewer incidents (120 vs 593 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Fort Greene: 11 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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