2. Rabbinical College of Ch’san Sofer New York/ 19th Ave
Neighborhood Size: 191,382
Total Crimes: 1,129
Crimes per 1000 residents: 5.89
With 37% of this neighborhood’s residents opting to walk to and from work each day, the Rabbinical College/ 19th Ave neighborhood that ranks second in our list of safest Brooklyn neighborhoods for families, is one of the more active areas of Brooklyn. Composed largely of younger, college-aged inhabitants and residents of eastern European backgrounds, the neighborhood offers an eclectic mix of dwellers at a relatively affordable price point ($1,800 per month). An attention-grabbing mix of cornerstore bodegas, mixed-use buildings, and triple-decker residences characterizes this neighborhood, making it unique from many of its Brooklyn counterparts.