Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Pelham Bay The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 78 | 415 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 11 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Pelham Bay is currently safer with 78 incidents vs 415 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Pelham Bay (B) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Pelham Bay currently has fewer incidents (78 vs 415 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Pelham Bay: 2 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.