Fort Greene vs Downtown Brooklyn: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated August 12, 2026

	Fort Greene Brooklyn	Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn
Safety Grade	C	B
30-Day Incidents	112	54
Violent Crime	6	5
Robbery	8	6
Drug Activity	2	0

Verdict

Downtown Brooklyn is currently safer with 54 incidents vs 112 in Fort Greene. Safety grades: Fort Greene (C) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Greene or Downtown Brooklyn safer?

Downtown Brooklyn currently has fewer incidents (54 vs 112 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Fort Greene: 6 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 5. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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