Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 818 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 7 |
| Robbery | 27 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 424 incidents vs 818 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (424 vs 818 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Melrose: 20 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.