Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| South Bronx The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (1). Safety grades: South Bronx (D) vs Crown Heights (C).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 1 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
South Bronx: 1 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.