Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Highbridge The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 947 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 12 |
| Robbery | 7 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 615 incidents vs 947 in Highbridge. Safety grades: Highbridge (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (615 vs 947 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Highbridge: 17 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.