Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| East Williamsburg Brooklyn |
Bed-Stuy Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 92 | 290 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 10 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
East Williamsburg is currently safer with 92 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: East Williamsburg (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).
East Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (92 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
East Williamsburg: 9 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.