Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Longwood The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 773 | 593 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 13 |
| Robbery | 13 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 593 incidents vs 773 in Longwood. Safety grades: Longwood (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (593 vs 773 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Longwood: 14 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.