Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Kensington Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 235 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 11 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Kensington is currently safer with 235 incidents vs 437 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Kensington currently has fewer incidents (235 vs 437 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Kensington: 4 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.