Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 440 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 12 |
| Robbery | 13 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 0 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 440 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Mott Haven (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (440 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Mott Haven: 28 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.