Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| University Heights The Bronx |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (2). Safety grades: University Heights (D) vs Bushwick (C).
University Heights currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 2 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
University Heights: 1 violent incidents. Bushwick: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.