Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Gravesend Brooklyn |
Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 12 | 5 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sheepshead Bay is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 12 in Gravesend. Safety grades: Gravesend (A) vs Sheepshead Bay (A).
Sheepshead Bay currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 12 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Gravesend: 2 violent incidents. Sheepshead Bay: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.