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 |
Cobble Hill Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 133 | 113 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Cobble Hill is currently safer with 113 incidents vs 133 in Gowanus. Safety grades: Gowanus (B) vs Cobble Hill (A).
Cobble Hill currently has fewer incidents (113 vs 133 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Gowanus: 0 violent incidents. Cobble Hill: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.