Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Hudson Yards Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 158 | 216 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Hudson Yards is currently safer with 158 incidents vs 216 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Hudson Yards (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Hudson Yards currently has fewer incidents (158 vs 216 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Hudson Yards: 4 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.