Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Flatbush Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 674 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 11 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 437 incidents vs 674 in Flatbush. Safety grades: Flatbush (D) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (437 vs 674 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Flatbush: 16 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.