Crime Rises In Bed-Stuy During Early Months Of 2026, Data Shows

BED-STUY, NY — After a period of steady declines, crime in the Bed‑Stuy neighborhood edged upward in the first couple of months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to updated NYPD statistics.

Citywide, overall crime dropped in six of the seven major categories in January and February compared with the same period in 2025.

Murder saw the largest decline—down 41.8 percent—while burglary, grand larceny and grand theft auto also decreased. Rape and transit crimes, however, rose six percent and 12.5 percent, respectively.

In the NYPD’s 79th Precinct, which covers the western portion of the neighborhood west of Marcus Garvey Boulevard, crime increased more than two percent overall, with rises in three of the seven major crime categories.

The most significant increases occurred in robbery (up 94.7 percent), rape (up 66.7 percent) and grand larceny (up 20.4 percent). Transit, housing crimes and hate crimes also increased.

The picture was even less favorable in the 81st Precinct east of Marcus Garvey, where major crimes rose by nearly 13 percent compared with the first two months of 2025.

In particular, officers recorded increases in four of the seven major crime categories.

Robbery, felony assault, burglary and grand larceny all increased, with the most significant gains in robbery (up 26.3 percent), felony assault (up 21.2 percent), burglary (up 21.7 percent) and grand larceny (up 11.9 percent).

Across the city, however, violent crime indicators reached historic lows, according to NYC officials.

In January and February, New York recorded 83 shooting incidents and 97 shooting victims—new record lows compared to the previous benchmarks of 92 and 105, set in 2025 and 2019. Murders also fell to an all-time low of 32 citywide, surpassing the prior record of 38 set in 2018.

“Once again, the NYPD is demonstrating how targeted, data-driven policing is reducing crime and keeping communities safe,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. “From our public housing—which had historic lows in crime—to our streets and subways, we will always stay focused on keeping New Yorkers safe."