Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 133 | 304 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Gowanus is currently safer with 133 incidents vs 304 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Gowanus (B) vs Bushwick (D).
Gowanus currently has fewer incidents (133 vs 304 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Gowanus: 0 violent incidents. Bushwick: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.