Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | F |
| 30-Day Incidents | 833 | 437 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Bed-Stuy is currently safer with 437 incidents vs 833 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Bed-Stuy (F).
Bed-Stuy currently has fewer incidents (437 vs 833 in the last 30 days) and a F safety grade.
Washington Heights: 16 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.