Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
Upper West Side Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 290 | 150 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 150 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Bed-Stuy (D) vs Upper West Side (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (150 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Bed-Stuy: 10 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.