Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Canarsie Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 35 | 122 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Canarsie is currently safer with 35 incidents vs 122 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Canarsie (C) vs Williamsburg (B).
Canarsie currently has fewer incidents (35 vs 122 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Canarsie: 11 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.