Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Bensonhurst Brooklyn |
Bay Ridge Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 125 | 340 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bensonhurst is currently safer with 125 incidents vs 340 in Bay Ridge. Safety grades: Bensonhurst (B) vs Bay Ridge (B).
Bensonhurst currently has fewer incidents (125 vs 340 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Bensonhurst: 0 violent incidents. Bay Ridge: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.