Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Brownsville Brooklyn |
East New York Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 310 | 198 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 14 |
| Robbery | 7 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East New York is currently safer with 198 incidents vs 310 in Brownsville. Safety grades: Brownsville (F) vs East New York (F).
East New York currently has fewer incidents (198 vs 310 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Brownsville: 31 violent incidents. East New York: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.