10 Worst, Poorest, and Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in New York City

Published on January 23, 2017 at 4:51 am by Amber Hewitt in Lists

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10 Most Dangerous Neighbourhoods in New York City

10. Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Dumbo

Ranked 60/69 safest for all crimes

This might come as a surprise to many, but the seemingly safe suburbs of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo plus Boerum Hill might not be as safe as they seem. The arrival of new residents in the area could be the reason why there had been a radical change in the neighborhood. According to DNA Info’s Crime & Safety Report, the neighborhood has a record of 63 violent crimes per 10,000 residents. In terms of property crime rates, this area recorded a total of 142 crimes per 10,000 residents.