Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 340 | 142 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 142 incidents vs 340 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (142 vs 340 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 5 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.