Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Cypress Hills Brooklyn |
East New York Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 142 | 123 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East New York is currently safer with 123 incidents vs 142 in Cypress Hills. Safety grades: Cypress Hills (B) vs East New York (F).
East New York currently has fewer incidents (123 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Cypress Hills: 0 violent incidents. East New York: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.