Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Boerum Hill Brooklyn |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 118 | 144 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 2 | 0 |
Boerum Hill is currently safer with 118 incidents vs 144 in Park Slope. Safety grades: Boerum Hill (B) vs Park Slope (A).
Boerum Hill currently has fewer incidents (118 vs 144 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Boerum Hill: 12 violent incidents. Park Slope: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.