Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Ocean Hill Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 342 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Ocean Hill is currently safer with 342 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Ocean Hill (C) vs Crown Heights (D).
Ocean Hill currently has fewer incidents (342 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Ocean Hill: 23 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.