Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Kew Gardens Queens |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (1). Safety grades: Kew Gardens (A) vs Crown Heights (B).
Kew Gardens currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 1 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Kew Gardens: 1 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.