Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 34 | 204 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Brooklyn Heights is currently safer with 34 incidents vs 204 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Brooklyn Heights (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Brooklyn Heights currently has fewer incidents (34 vs 204 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brooklyn Heights: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.