Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Howard Beach Queens |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 122 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 9 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Howard Beach is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 122 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Howard Beach (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Howard Beach currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 122 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Howard Beach: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.