Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated November 12, 2026
| Long Island City Queens |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 38 | 130 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Long Island City is currently safer with 38 incidents vs 130 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Long Island City (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Long Island City currently has fewer incidents (38 vs 130 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Long Island City: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.