Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Flatlands Brooklyn |
Mill Basin Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 66 | 13 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Mill Basin is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 66 in Flatlands. Safety grades: Flatlands (B) vs Mill Basin (A).
Mill Basin currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 66 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Flatlands: 14 violent incidents. Mill Basin: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.