Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Bushwick Brooklyn |
East New York Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 338 | 140 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 23 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East New York is currently safer with 140 incidents vs 338 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Bushwick (D) vs East New York (F).
East New York currently has fewer incidents (140 vs 338 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Bushwick: 9 violent incidents. East New York: 23. These counts reflect the last 30 days.