Midwood vs Kensington: 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

	Midwood Brooklyn	Kensington Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	274	235
Violent Crime	1	4
Robbery	3	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Kensington is currently safer with 235 incidents vs 274 in Midwood. Safety grades: Midwood (B) vs Kensington (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midwood or Kensington safer?

Kensington currently has fewer incidents (235 vs 274 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Midwood: 1 violent incidents. Kensington: 4. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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