Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| East Harlem Manhattan |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 386 | 529 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Harlem is currently safer with 386 incidents vs 529 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: East Harlem (F) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
East Harlem currently has fewer incidents (386 vs 529 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
East Harlem: 0 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.