Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Kensington Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 224 | 593 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 13 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Kensington is currently safer with 224 incidents vs 593 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Crown Heights (D).
Kensington currently has fewer incidents (224 vs 593 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Kensington: 4 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.