Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Wakefield The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 155 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Wakefield is currently safer with 155 incidents vs 424 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Wakefield (D) vs Crown Heights (D).
Wakefield currently has fewer incidents (155 vs 424 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Wakefield: 9 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.