Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Boerum Hill Brooklyn |
Cobble Hill Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 43 | 6 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Cobble Hill is currently safer with 6 incidents vs 43 in Boerum Hill. Safety grades: Boerum Hill (A) vs Cobble Hill (A).
Cobble Hill currently has fewer incidents (6 vs 43 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Boerum Hill: 1 violent incidents. Cobble Hill: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.