Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Battery Park City Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 27 | 122 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 9 |
| Robbery | 6 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Battery Park City is currently safer with 27 incidents vs 122 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Battery Park City (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Battery Park City currently has fewer incidents (27 vs 122 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Battery Park City: 3 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.