Ocean Hill vs Brownsville: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated May 11, 2026

	Ocean Hill Brooklyn	Brownsville Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	F
30-Day Incidents	142	73
Violent Crime	6	6
Robbery	1	2
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Brownsville is currently safer with 73 incidents vs 142 in Ocean Hill. Safety grades: Ocean Hill (B) vs Brownsville (F).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Hill or Brownsville safer?

Brownsville currently has fewer incidents (73 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Ocean Hill: 6 violent incidents. Brownsville: 6. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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