Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Lower East Side Manhattan |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 44 | 118 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Lower East Side is currently safer with 44 incidents vs 118 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Lower East Side (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Lower East Side currently has fewer incidents (44 vs 118 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Lower East Side: 0 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.