Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Highbridge The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 683 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 7 |
| Robbery | 10 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 424 incidents vs 683 in Highbridge. Safety grades: Highbridge (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (424 vs 683 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Highbridge: 19 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.