Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Bay Ridge Brooklyn |
Sunset Park Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 65 | 38 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sunset Park is currently safer with 38 incidents vs 65 in Bay Ridge. Safety grades: Bay Ridge (A) vs Sunset Park (B).
Sunset Park currently has fewer incidents (38 vs 65 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Bay Ridge: 2 violent incidents. Sunset Park: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.