Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Wakefield The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 169 | 615 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 12 |
| Robbery | 8 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Wakefield is currently safer with 169 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Wakefield (D) vs Crown Heights (D).
Wakefield currently has fewer incidents (169 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Wakefield: 11 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.