Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Soundview The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 295 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 7 |
| Robbery | 10 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Soundview is currently safer with 295 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Soundview (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
Soundview currently has fewer incidents (295 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Soundview: 12 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.