Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Cobble Hill Brooklyn |
Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 37 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 1 |
Cobble Hill is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 37 in Downtown Brooklyn. Safety grades: Cobble Hill (A) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).
Cobble Hill currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 37 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Cobble Hill: 0 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.