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 August 12, 2026

	Kensington Brooklyn	Borough Park Brooklyn
Safety Grade	C	B
30-Day Incidents	276	63
Violent Crime	10	0
Robbery	3	4
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Borough Park is currently safer with 63 incidents vs 276 in Kensington. Safety grades: Kensington (C) vs Borough Park (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington or Borough Park safer?

Borough Park currently has fewer incidents (63 vs 276 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Kensington: 10 violent incidents. Borough Park: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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