Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| DUMBO Brooklyn |
Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 10 | 37 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 1 |
DUMBO is currently safer with 10 incidents vs 37 in Downtown Brooklyn. Safety grades: DUMBO (A) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).
DUMBO currently has fewer incidents (10 vs 37 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
DUMBO: 1 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.