Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Midwood Brooklyn |
Kensington Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 205 | 276 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 10 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Midwood is currently safer with 205 incidents vs 276 in Kensington. Safety grades: Midwood (B) vs Kensington (C).
Midwood currently has fewer incidents (205 vs 276 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Midwood: 0 violent incidents. Kensington: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.