Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Pelham Bay The Bronx |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 79 | 432 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 13 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Pelham Bay is currently safer with 79 incidents vs 432 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Pelham Bay (B) vs Bushwick (D).
Pelham Bay currently has fewer incidents (79 vs 432 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Pelham Bay: 2 violent incidents. Bushwick: 13. These counts reflect the last 30 days.