Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| East Flatbush Brooklyn |
Brownsville Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 50 | 73 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Flatbush is currently safer with 50 incidents vs 73 in Brownsville. Safety grades: East Flatbush (A) vs Brownsville (F).
East Flatbush currently has fewer incidents (50 vs 73 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
East Flatbush: 2 violent incidents. Brownsville: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.