Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Melrose The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 818 | 122 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 9 |
| Robbery | 27 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 122 incidents vs 818 in Melrose. Safety grades: Melrose (F) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (122 vs 818 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Melrose: 20 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.