Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Westchester Square The Bronx |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 75 | 290 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 10 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Westchester Square is currently safer with 75 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Westchester Square (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
Westchester Square currently has fewer incidents (75 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Westchester Square: 3 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.