Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Cobble Hill Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 17 | 16 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Cobble Hill is currently safer with 16 incidents vs 17 in Gowanus. Safety grades: Gowanus (A) vs Cobble Hill (A).
Cobble Hill currently has fewer incidents (16 vs 17 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Gowanus: 2 violent incidents. Cobble Hill: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.