Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Kew Gardens Queens |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 39 | 142 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Kew Gardens is currently safer with 39 incidents vs 142 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Kew Gardens (B) vs Crown Heights (D).
Kew Gardens currently has fewer incidents (39 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Kew Gardens: 2 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.