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 |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 235 | 91 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Park Slope is currently safer with 91 incidents vs 235 in Kensington. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Park Slope (A).
Park Slope currently has fewer incidents (91 vs 235 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Kensington: 4 violent incidents. Park Slope: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.