Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Gravesend Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 53 | 130 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Gravesend is currently safer with 53 incidents vs 130 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Gravesend (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Gravesend currently has fewer incidents (53 vs 130 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Gravesend: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.