Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Nolita Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 163 | 204 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 2 |
Nolita is currently safer with 163 incidents vs 204 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Nolita (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Nolita currently has fewer incidents (163 vs 204 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Nolita: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.