Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Bushwick Brooklyn |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 20 | 2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 20 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Bushwick (C) vs Crown Heights (B).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 20 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Bushwick: 2 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.