Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| University Heights The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 628 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 11 |
| Robbery | 4 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 437 incidents vs 628 in University Heights. Safety grades: University Heights (F) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (437 vs 628 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
University Heights: 12 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.