Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Brownsville Brooklyn |
East New York Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 203 | 140 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 23 |
| Robbery | 12 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East New York is currently safer with 140 incidents vs 203 in Brownsville. Safety grades: Brownsville (F) vs East New York (F).
East New York currently has fewer incidents (140 vs 203 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Brownsville: 29 violent incidents. East New York: 23. These counts reflect the last 30 days.