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 |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1250 | 432 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 13 |
| Robbery | 10 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bushwick is currently safer with 432 incidents vs 1250 in Fordham. Safety grades: Fordham (F) vs Bushwick (D).
Bushwick currently has fewer incidents (432 vs 1250 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Fordham: 21 violent incidents. Bushwick: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.