Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Lower East Side Manhattan |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 6 | 18 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Lower East Side is currently safer with 6 incidents vs 18 in Park Slope. Safety grades: Lower East Side (B) vs Park Slope (A).
Lower East Side currently has fewer incidents (6 vs 18 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Lower East Side: 1 violent incidents. Park Slope: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.