Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Norwood The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 612 | 593 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 13 |
| Robbery | 6 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 593 incidents vs 612 in Norwood. Safety grades: Norwood (D) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (593 vs 612 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Norwood: 13 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.