Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 240 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 7 |
| Robbery | 22 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 240 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Mott Haven (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (240 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Mott Haven: 28 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.