Brownsville vs Hell's Kitchen: 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	Hell's Kitchen Manhattan
Safety Grade	F	B
30-Day Incidents	73	98
Violent Crime	6	4
Robbery	2	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Brownsville is currently safer with 73 incidents vs 98 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Brownsville (F) vs Hell's Kitchen (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsville or Hell's Kitchen safer?

Brownsville currently has fewer incidents (73 vs 98 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Brownsville: 6 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

Compare Other Neighborhoods

• Brownsville vs Park Slope
• Brownsville vs Williamsburg
• Brownsville vs Astoria
• Brownsville vs Crown Heights
• Brownsville vs Bushwick
• Brownsville vs Bed-Stuy
• Brownsville vs Harlem
• Brownsville vs Upper West Side