Vinegar Hill vs Hell's Kitchen: 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

	Vinegar Hill Brooklyn	Hell's Kitchen Manhattan
Safety Grade	A	C
30-Day Incidents	10	167
Violent Crime	1	13
Robbery	1	12
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Vinegar Hill is currently safer with 10 incidents vs 167 in Hell's Kitchen. Safety grades: Vinegar Hill (A) vs Hell's Kitchen (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vinegar Hill or Hell's Kitchen safer?

Vinegar Hill currently has fewer incidents (10 vs 167 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Vinegar Hill: 1 violent incidents. Hell's Kitchen: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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