Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 997 | 593 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 13 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 593 incidents vs 997 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (593 vs 997 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 22 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.