DUMBO 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 June 27, 2026

	DUMBO Brooklyn	Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn
Safety Grade	A	B
30-Day Incidents	43	34
Violent Crime	3	7
Robbery	3	7
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Downtown Brooklyn is currently safer with 34 incidents vs 43 in DUMBO. Safety grades: DUMBO (A) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DUMBO or Downtown Brooklyn safer?

Downtown Brooklyn currently has fewer incidents (34 vs 43 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

DUMBO: 3 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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