Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 478 | 424 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 7 |
| Robbery | 12 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 424 incidents vs 478 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Crown Heights (D).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (424 vs 478 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Washington Heights: 11 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.