Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Belmont The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1369 | 415 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 415 incidents vs 1369 in Belmont. Safety grades: Belmont (F) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (415 vs 1369 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Belmont: 25 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.