Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Parkchester The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 286 | 290 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 10 |
| Robbery | 9 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Parkchester is currently safer with 286 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Parkchester (D) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Parkchester currently has fewer incidents (286 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Parkchester: 18 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.