Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| South Bronx The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 342 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 11 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
South Bronx is currently safer with 342 incidents vs 437 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: South Bronx (F) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (342 vs 437 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
South Bronx: 18 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.