Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Flatlands Brooklyn |
Bergen Beach Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 45 | 5 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bergen Beach is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 45 in Flatlands. Safety grades: Flatlands (B) vs Bergen Beach (A).
Bergen Beach currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 45 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Flatlands: 5 violent incidents. Bergen Beach: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.