Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Canarsie Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 64 | 216 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Canarsie is currently safer with 64 incidents vs 216 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Canarsie (C) vs Williamsburg (B).
Canarsie currently has fewer incidents (64 vs 216 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Canarsie: 11 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.