Is Crown Heights safe?

Crown Heights has improved markedly over the past two decades and much of it is now considered safe and desirable, though as a large neighborhood, conditions vary block by block. Its northern section near the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden, and Eastern Parkway is especially sought after and residential, and years of investment have brought falling crime and a growing dining scene. As with any big-city neighborhood, awareness after dark is sensible and some blocks are quieter than others. Many buyers find Crown Heights comfortable, diverse, and steadily improving.