Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Fort Greene Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 13 | 142 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Fort Greene is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 142 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Fort Greene (B) vs Crown Heights (D).
Fort Greene currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Fort Greene: 2 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.