Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Mill Basin Brooklyn |
Flatbush Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 36 | 638 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 10 |
| Robbery | 6 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Mill Basin is currently safer with 36 incidents vs 638 in Flatbush. Safety grades: Mill Basin (B) vs Flatbush (D).
Mill Basin currently has fewer incidents (36 vs 638 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Mill Basin: 5 violent incidents. Flatbush: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.