Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 939 | 593 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 13 |
| Robbery | 14 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 593 incidents vs 939 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (593 vs 939 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Melrose: 28 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.