Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Crown Heights Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 142 | 118 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 118 incidents vs 142 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Crown Heights (D) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (118 vs 142 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Crown Heights: 3 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.