Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Nolita Manhattan |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 113 | 118 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Nolita is currently safer with 113 incidents vs 118 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Nolita (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Nolita currently has fewer incidents (113 vs 118 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Nolita: 1 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.