Williamsburg, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Former industrial waterfront turned cultural hub with luxury high-rises, craft cocktail bars, and Bedford Avenue's bustling commercial strip.

View Interactive Map & Live Data

30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
216
Trend
Up 14% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
406

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Williamsburg share
1.8%

Recent Incidents in Williamsburg

  1. Robbery — Person Robbed on Williamsburg Bridge @ S 5th St & Bedford Ave (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow4GQEBWqbmzD9sAXGn] Jun 26, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005,2007 ADMIN. CODE AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS: REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLAGS AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 2417 Lot 6 [HPD:19024722] Jun 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT RAT DROPPING AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY @ Block 2421 Lot 14 [HPD:19024292 Jun 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 2436 Lot 6 [HPD:19024443] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POT'S AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 4th STORY @ Block 2436 Lot 6 [HPD:19024445] Jun 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POT'S AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 2436 Lot 6 [HPD:19024444] Jun 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGH FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2323 Lot 18 [HPD:19023096] Jun 22, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING STREET ENTRANCE TO WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2323 Lot 18 [HPD:19023095] Jun 22, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 2323 Lot 18 [HPD:19023094] Jun 22, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE RUBBISH AT FLOOR AT BASEMENT @ Block 2323 Lot 18 [HPD:19023473] Jun 22, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Find Apartments in Williamsburg

Looking for a safe place to live in Williamsburg? Compare listings on these platforms:

StreetEasy Zillow Apartments.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamsburg, Brooklyn safe?

Williamsburg currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 216 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Williamsburg?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (390 incidents).

How does Williamsburg compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Williamsburg logged 216 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Williamsburg?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (202), Violent Crime (8), Agitator / Disturbance (2).

Is Williamsburg getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

Explore Williamsburg on the Live Map