Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Highbridge The Bronx |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 683 | 338 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 9 |
| Robbery | 10 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bushwick is currently safer with 338 incidents vs 683 in Highbridge. Safety grades: Highbridge (F) vs Bushwick (D).
Bushwick currently has fewer incidents (338 vs 683 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Highbridge: 19 violent incidents. Bushwick: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.