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

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6. Fort Greene and Clinton Hill

Ranked 64/69 safest for all crimes

For so many years, these areas have endured the reputation of being dangerous neighborhoods. There have been serious attempts in gentrification to try to “improve” the quality of life and erase crimes, but it was not very successful. Low population, public housing developments, and serious crime rates that keep soaring could all be blamed for their low ranking when it comes to safety. They hold a record of 223 major crimes per 10,000 residents.

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