Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Kew Gardens Queens |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 39 | 39 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (39). Safety grades: Kew Gardens (B) vs Park Slope (A).
Kew Gardens currently has fewer incidents (39 vs 39 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Kew Gardens: 2 violent incidents. Park Slope: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.