Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| Kensington Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 224 | 215 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 215 incidents vs 224 in Kensington. Safety grades: Kensington (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (215 vs 224 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Kensington: 4 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.