Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | F | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 102 | 71 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 71 incidents vs 102 in Mott Haven. Safety grades: Mott Haven (F) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (71 vs 102 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Mott Haven: 5 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.