Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Coney Island Brooklyn |
Brighton Beach Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 22 | 204 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Coney Island is currently safer with 22 incidents vs 204 in Brighton Beach. Safety grades: Coney Island (A) vs Brighton Beach (B).
Coney Island currently has fewer incidents (22 vs 204 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Coney Island: 2 violent incidents. Brighton Beach: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.