Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Pelham Bay The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 25 | 122 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 9 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Pelham Bay is currently safer with 25 incidents vs 122 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Pelham Bay (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Pelham Bay currently has fewer incidents (25 vs 122 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Pelham Bay: 3 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.