Vinegar Hill vs Downtown Brooklyn: Safety Comparison

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

Updated June 27, 2026

	Vinegar Hill Brooklyn	Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn
Safety Grade	A	B
30-Day Incidents	13	34
Violent Crime	3	7
Robbery	1	7
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Vinegar Hill is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 34 in Downtown Brooklyn. Safety grades: Vinegar Hill (A) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinegar Hill or Downtown Brooklyn safer?

Vinegar Hill currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 34 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Vinegar Hill: 3 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

Compare Other Neighborhoods

• Vinegar Hill vs Park Slope
• Vinegar Hill vs Williamsburg
• Vinegar Hill vs Astoria
• Vinegar Hill vs Crown Heights
• Vinegar Hill vs Bushwick
• Vinegar Hill vs Bed-Stuy
• Vinegar Hill vs Harlem
• Vinegar Hill vs Upper West Side