Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
DUMBO Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 34 | 29 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
DUMBO is currently safer with 29 incidents vs 34 in Brooklyn Heights. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs DUMBO (A).
DUMBO currently has fewer incidents (29 vs 34 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 0 violent incidents. DUMBO: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.