Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Kensington Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 338 | 433 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Kensington is currently safer with 338 incidents vs 433 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Kensington (C) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Kensington currently has fewer incidents (338 vs 433 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Kensington: 0 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.