Kensington vs Williamsburg: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated November 12, 2026

	Kensington Brooklyn	Williamsburg Brooklyn
Safety Grade	C	B
30-Day Incidents	338	130
Violent Crime	0	0
Robbery	0	0
Drug Activity	1	0

Verdict

Williamsburg is currently safer with 130 incidents vs 338 in Kensington. Safety grades: Kensington (C) vs Williamsburg (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington or Williamsburg safer?

Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (130 vs 338 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Kensington: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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