Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Cypress Hills Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 24 | 71 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Cypress Hills is currently safer with 24 incidents vs 71 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Cypress Hills (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Cypress Hills currently has fewer incidents (24 vs 71 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Cypress Hills: 4 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.