Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Pelham Bay The Bronx |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 25 | 144 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 6 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Pelham Bay is currently safer with 25 incidents vs 144 in Park Slope. Safety grades: Pelham Bay (B) vs Park Slope (A).
Pelham Bay currently has fewer incidents (25 vs 144 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Pelham Bay: 3 violent incidents. Park Slope: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.