Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 117 | 817 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 117 incidents vs 817 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Upper West Side (A) vs Crown Heights (D).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (117 vs 817 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Upper West Side: 0 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.