Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Cobble Hill Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 52 | 215 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 8 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Cobble Hill is currently safer with 52 incidents vs 215 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Cobble Hill (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Cobble Hill currently has fewer incidents (52 vs 215 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Cobble Hill: 6 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.