Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Brighton Beach Brooklyn |
Manhattan Beach Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 204 | 37 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Manhattan Beach is currently safer with 37 incidents vs 204 in Brighton Beach. Safety grades: Brighton Beach (B) vs Manhattan Beach (A).
Manhattan Beach currently has fewer incidents (37 vs 204 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brighton Beach: 3 violent incidents. Manhattan Beach: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.