Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Financial District Manhattan |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 47 | 338 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Financial District is currently safer with 47 incidents vs 338 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Financial District (A) vs Bushwick (D).
Financial District currently has fewer incidents (47 vs 338 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Financial District: 8 violent incidents. Bushwick: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.