Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Gowanus Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 55 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 11 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Gowanus is currently safer with 55 incidents vs 437 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Gowanus (B) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Gowanus currently has fewer incidents (55 vs 437 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Gowanus: 4 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.