Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Canarsie Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 19 | 71 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Canarsie is currently safer with 19 incidents vs 71 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Canarsie (C) vs Williamsburg (B).
Canarsie currently has fewer incidents (19 vs 71 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Canarsie: 3 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.