Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Clinton Hill Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 37 | 71 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Clinton Hill is currently safer with 37 incidents vs 71 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Clinton Hill (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Clinton Hill currently has fewer incidents (37 vs 71 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Clinton Hill: 2 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.