Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Bensonhurst Brooklyn |
Bay Ridge Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 54 | 65 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bensonhurst is currently safer with 54 incidents vs 65 in Bay Ridge. Safety grades: Bensonhurst (A) vs Bay Ridge (A).
Bensonhurst currently has fewer incidents (54 vs 65 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Bensonhurst: 1 violent incidents. Bay Ridge: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.