Kensington vs Hell's Kitchen: Safety Comparison

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

Updated June 27, 2026

	Kensington Brooklyn	Hell's Kitchen Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	C
30-Day Incidents	235	258
Violent Crime	4	17
Robbery	0	9
Drug Activity	0	1

Verdict

Kensington is currently safer with 235 incidents vs 258 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Hell's Kitchen (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington or Hell's Kitchen safer?

Kensington currently has fewer incidents (235 vs 258 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Kensington: 4 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 17. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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