Ocean Hill vs East New York: Safety Comparison

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

Updated August 12, 2026

	Ocean Hill Brooklyn	East New York Brooklyn
Safety Grade	C	F
30-Day Incidents	342	140
Violent Crime	23	23
Robbery	4	2
Drug Activity	1	0

Verdict

East New York is currently safer with 140 incidents vs 342 in Ocean Hill. Safety grades: Ocean Hill (C) vs East New York (F).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Hill or East New York safer?

East New York currently has fewer incidents (140 vs 342 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Ocean Hill: 23 violent incidents. East New York: 23. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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