Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 658 | 216 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 8 |
| Robbery | 9 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 3 | 2 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 216 incidents vs 658 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (F) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (216 vs 658 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Harlem: 42 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.