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 |
Gowanus Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 42 | 20 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Gowanus is currently safer with 20 incidents vs 42 in Boerum Hill. Safety grades: Boerum Hill (B) vs Gowanus (A).
Gowanus currently has fewer incidents (20 vs 42 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Boerum Hill: 0 violent incidents. Gowanus: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.