Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn |
Brighton Beach Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 9 | 197 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Sheepshead Bay is currently safer with 9 incidents vs 197 in Brighton Beach. Safety grades: Sheepshead Bay (A) vs Brighton Beach (B).
Sheepshead Bay currently has fewer incidents (9 vs 197 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Sheepshead Bay: 0 violent incidents. Brighton Beach: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.