Ocean Hill vs Crown Heights: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated May 11, 2026

	Ocean Hill Brooklyn	Crown Heights Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	D
30-Day Incidents	142	142
Violent Crime	6	3
Robbery	1	1
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (142). Safety grades: Ocean Hill (B) vs Crown Heights (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Hill or Crown Heights safer?

Ocean Hill currently has fewer incidents (142 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Ocean Hill: 6 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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