Brownsville vs East New York: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated May 11, 2026

	Brownsville Brooklyn	East New York Brooklyn
Safety Grade	F	F
30-Day Incidents	73	73
Violent Crime	6	3
Robbery	2	2
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (73). Safety grades: Brownsville (F) vs East New York (F).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsville or East New York safer?

Brownsville currently has fewer incidents (73 vs 73 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Brownsville: 6 violent incidents. East New York: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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