Kensington vs Borough Park: Safety Comparison

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

Updated May 11, 2026

	Kensington Brooklyn	Borough Park Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	A
30-Day Incidents	81	32
Violent Crime	1	0
Robbery	2	1
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Borough Park is currently safer with 32 incidents vs 81 in Kensington. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Borough Park (A).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington or Borough Park safer?

Borough Park currently has fewer incidents (32 vs 81 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Kensington: 1 violent incidents. Borough Park: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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