Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 186 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 12 |
| Robbery | 10 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 186 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Crown Heights (D).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (186 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 14 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.