Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Crown Heights Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 9 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Crown Heights is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 9 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Crown Heights (B) vs Bed-Stuy (C).
Crown Heights currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 9 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Crown Heights: 0 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 3. These counts reflect the last 30 days.