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 August 12, 2026

	Brownsville Brooklyn	Hell's Kitchen Manhattan
Safety Grade	F	C
30-Day Incidents	203	167
Violent Crime	29	13
Robbery	12	12
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Hell's Kitchen is currently safer with 167 incidents vs 203 in Brownsville. Safety grades: Brownsville (F) vs Hell's Kitchen (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsville or Hell's Kitchen safer?

Hell's Kitchen currently has fewer incidents (167 vs 203 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Brownsville: 29 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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