Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 23 | 18 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Park Slope is currently safer with 18 incidents vs 23 in Gowanus. Safety grades: Gowanus (A) vs Park Slope (A).
Park Slope currently has fewer incidents (18 vs 23 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Gowanus: 1 violent incidents. Park Slope: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.