Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Highbridge The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 308 | 71 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 71 incidents vs 308 in Highbridge. Safety grades: Highbridge (F) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (71 vs 308 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Highbridge: 3 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.