Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Boerum Hill Brooklyn |
Fort Greene Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 42 | 36 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 1 |
Fort Greene is currently safer with 36 incidents vs 42 in Boerum Hill. Safety grades: Boerum Hill (B) vs Fort Greene (B).
Fort Greene currently has fewer incidents (36 vs 42 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Boerum Hill: 0 violent incidents. Fort Greene: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.