Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Park Slope Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 228 | 39 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Park Slope is currently safer with 39 incidents vs 228 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (C) vs Park Slope (A).
Park Slope currently has fewer incidents (39 vs 228 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Washington Heights: 0 violent incidents. Park Slope: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.