Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 29, 2026
| Hamilton Heights Manhattan |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1129 | 268 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 2 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 268 incidents vs 1129 in Hamilton Heights. Safety grades: Hamilton Heights (D) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (268 vs 1129 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Hamilton Heights: 2 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.