Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Fordham The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1250 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 11 |
| Robbery | 10 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 437 incidents vs 1250 in Fordham. Safety grades: Fordham (F) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (437 vs 1250 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Fordham: 21 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.