Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 297 | 433 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 297 incidents vs 433 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Upper West Side (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (297 vs 433 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Upper West Side: 0 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.