Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Glendale Queens |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 19 | 216 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Glendale is currently safer with 19 incidents vs 216 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Glendale (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Glendale currently has fewer incidents (19 vs 216 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Glendale: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.