Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| South Bronx The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 109 | 118 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
South Bronx is currently safer with 109 incidents vs 118 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: South Bronx (F) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
South Bronx currently has fewer incidents (109 vs 118 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
South Bronx: 5 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.