Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| East Flatbush Brooklyn |
Flatbush Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 216 | 638 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 10 |
| Robbery | 4 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Flatbush is currently safer with 216 incidents vs 638 in Flatbush. Safety grades: East Flatbush (C) vs Flatbush (D).
East Flatbush currently has fewer incidents (216 vs 638 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
East Flatbush: 13 violent incidents. Flatbush: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.