Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
Crown Heights Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 1 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 2 in Mott Haven. Safety grades: Mott Haven (D) vs Crown Heights (B).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 2 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Mott Haven: 1 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.