Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Nolita Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 313 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 12 |
| Robbery | 14 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Nolita is currently safer with 313 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Nolita (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
Nolita currently has fewer incidents (313 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Nolita: 11 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.