Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Canarsie Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 63 | 215 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Canarsie is currently safer with 63 incidents vs 215 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Canarsie (C) vs Williamsburg (B).
Canarsie currently has fewer incidents (63 vs 215 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Canarsie: 10 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.