Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Midtown East Manhattan |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 76 | 91 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Midtown East is currently safer with 76 incidents vs 91 in Park Slope. Safety grades: Midtown East (B) vs Park Slope (A).
Midtown East currently has fewer incidents (76 vs 91 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Midtown East: 12 violent incidents. Park Slope: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.