Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
DUMBO Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 3 | 10 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Brooklyn Heights is currently safer with 3 incidents vs 10 in DUMBO. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs DUMBO (A).
Brooklyn Heights currently has fewer incidents (3 vs 10 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 0 violent incidents. DUMBO: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.