Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Bay Ridge Brooklyn |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 151 | 432 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 13 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bay Ridge is currently safer with 151 incidents vs 432 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Bay Ridge (A) vs Bushwick (D).
Bay Ridge currently has fewer incidents (151 vs 432 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bay Ridge: 2 violent incidents. Bushwick: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.