Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Flushing Queens |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 13 | 216 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 8 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Flushing is currently safer with 13 incidents vs 216 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Flushing (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Flushing currently has fewer incidents (13 vs 216 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Flushing: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.