Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 29, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 21 | 268 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Brooklyn Heights is currently safer with 21 incidents vs 268 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Brooklyn Heights currently has fewer incidents (21 vs 268 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 0 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.