Cobble Hill vs Downtown Brooklyn: 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

	Cobble Hill Brooklyn	Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn
Safety Grade	A	B
30-Day Incidents	144	54
Violent Crime	7	5
Robbery	5	6
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Downtown Brooklyn is currently safer with 54 incidents vs 144 in Cobble Hill. Safety grades: Cobble Hill (A) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cobble Hill or Downtown Brooklyn safer?

Downtown Brooklyn currently has fewer incidents (54 vs 144 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Cobble Hill: 7 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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