Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Bergen Beach Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 6 | 290 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 10 |
| Robbery | 0 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bergen Beach is currently safer with 6 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Bergen Beach (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Bergen Beach currently has fewer incidents (6 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Bergen Beach: 6 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.