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Nowadays, Brooklyn has become the most popular borough for young professionals to move to, and as such, many places have become a lot safer. Still, there are pockets that are still dangerous, so if you are looking for a safe Brooklyn neighborhood, consider one of the locations below.Park SlopeLocated to the west of Prospect Park, designed by the same people who did Central Park, Park Slope is one of the safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The only thing you\u2019ll need to dodge are strollers and dogs. When it comes to safety, Park Slope has a lower crime rate than NYC overall, with low rates of property crime and robberies.Park Slope is often compared to the West Village due to its beautiful brownstone buildings, amazing restaurants, great nightlife options, and more. Enjoy a night out at Union Hall, a 5,000 square foot bar complete with bookshelves, bocce ball, live music, and more. Or take a stroll in Prospect Park, where you can take your family on a picnic or enjoy the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Then go shopping at the Park Slope Food Co-op, one of the oldest and largest active food co-ops in the United States. Of course, living here comes at a price. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $3,800, so make sure you can afford to live here before you fall in love with the neighborhood! Rent Prices by Neighborhood (1-Bedroom, 2026)NeighborhoodMedian Rent(1-Bedroom, 2026)Comparisonto NYC AveragePark Slope$3,800\u2b06 Above Avg.Borough Park$2,600\u2b07 Below Avg.Carroll Gardens$4,500\u2b06 Above Avg.Bath Beach$1,600\u2b07 Well Below Avg.Cobble Hill$4,800\u2b06 Well Above Avg.NYC Average$3,200\u2014Borough ParkLocated between Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights, Borough Park might not be on many people\u2019s radar, but it is one of the safest places to live in Brooklyn. In fact, crime rates are significantly lower than both the national and NYC averages.The area provides a good mix of a quiet suburban neighborhood with the conveniences of living in a busy city. If you need to go shopping for anything, head over to 13th Avenue, which is Borough Park\u2019s commercial district. Along this avenue, you\u2019ll be able to find everything from grocery stores to restaurants to specialty shops that you can find anywhere else. And if you\u2019re Orthodox Jewish, this is a great place to move as it is home to one of the largest communities outside of Israel and one of the largest concentrations of Jewish people in the United States. While not as expensive as Park Slope, it\u2019s certainly not as cheap, as the median rent for a bedroom is around $2,600.Carroll GardensSure, Park Slope might be a popular place for families, but for those who want a quieter neighborhood then Carroll Gardens might be the perfect spot. More importantly, Carroll Gardens is one of the safest neighborhoods in NYC, with crime rates lower than the national and NYC averages. Commute Times to Manhattan from Each NeighborhoodNeighborhoodAvg. Commuteto Midtown (min)Avg. Commuteto Financial District (min)Express TrainAvailablePark Slope3025\u2705 Yes (D, N, R, F)Borough Park4540\u2705 Yes (D, N)Carroll Gardens2520\u2705 Yes (F, G)Bath Beach5550\u2705 Yes (D, N)Cobble Hill2015\u2705 Yes (A, C, F, G)NYC Average3832\u2014 This quaint neighborhood offers beautiful brownstones and tree-lined streets. A rectangular area bounded by Carroll, President, Smith, and Hoyt street make up the Carroll Gardens Historic District, which features some of the finest examples of brownstones with gardens. Besides admiring the houses, there are plenty of restaurants and boutique shops for you to enjoy. And if you need some more excitement, you can hop on the F or G train to travel to Manhattan or other areas of Queens and Brooklyn. As one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in NYC, expect to pay around $4,500 for a one-bedroom.Bath BeachThis predominantly residential area offers beautiful views of the water and the Verrazano Bridge, as well as low crime. Its low crime rates stem from the area\u2019s strong sense of community, so as long as you are friendly to your neighbors, they\u2019ll look out for you. Crime rates here are slightly lower than the national and NYC averages.Although Bath Beach might be predominantly residential, that doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s nothing to do. Enjoy a walk along the water at Calvert Vaux Park or enjoy Bensonhurst Park, which, despite the name, is not in Bensonhurst. If you want a bigger park, head a bit north to Dyker Beach Park, which acts as the northern border between Dyker Heights and Bath Beach. If you want to do some shopping, head over to 86th Street and enjoy some local shops and restaurants. Due to its distance from Manhattan, Bath Beach tends to be on the cheaper side when it comes to rent. The median rent for a one-bedroom is around $1,600.Cobble HillLocated next to downtown Brooklyn, this picturesque neighborhood is one of the most sought-after due to its beautiful brownstones, cobblestone streets, and charming cafes and stores. Not only that, it offers some of the best schools in NYC and easy access to NYC and other attractions. Plus, it\u2019s incredibly safe with crime rates below both the national and NYC average. \u00a0 Crime Rate Comparison by Neighborhood (Brooklyn, 2026)NeighborhoodViolent Crime Rate(per 1,000)Property Crime Rate(per 1,000)Comparisonto NYC Avg.Comparisonto U.S. Avg.Park Slope2.112.5\u2b07 Lower\u2248 SameBorough Park1.611.2\u2b07 Lower\u2b07 LowerCarroll Gardens1.913.0\u2b07 Lower\u2248 SameBath Beach1.410.8\u2b07 Lower\u2b07 LowerCobble Hill1.711.5\u2b07 Lower\u2b07 LowerNYC Average3.215.8\u2014\u2b06 HigherU.S. Average2.012.0\u2b07 Lower\u2014 Compared to some of the other Brooklyn neighborhoods, Cobble Hill is quite small, comprising only 40 blocks. Still, there\u2019s a lot of history in the neighborhood, with Cobble Hill Park being the main attraction. This small park offers a perfect resting place for residents and also serves as the location for local events like live music, plays, and more. Much of the neighborhood is included in the Cobble Hill Historic District, as it has one of the city\u2019s finest collections of 19th-century homes. If history isn\u2019t your thing, check Cobble Hills Cinemas, where you can watch first-run, independent, and foreign films. Rents are not cheap here. You can expect to pay around $4,800 for a one-bedroom.Move to BrooklynWhichever neighborhood in Brooklyn you move to, make sure to give NYC Great Movers a call. We have thousands of satisfied customers and know every inch of Brooklyn like the back of our hand. Whether you\u2019re making a commercial or residential move, we can help. 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