Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| South Bronx The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 203 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 7 |
| Robbery | 9 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
South Bronx is currently safer with 203 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: South Bronx (F) vs Crown Heights (D).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (203 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
South Bronx: 15 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.