Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 13 | 290 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 10 |
| Robbery | 0 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sheepshead Bay is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Sheepshead Bay (A) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Sheepshead Bay currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Sheepshead Bay: 1 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.