Turtle Bay vs Williamsburg: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated August 12, 2026

	Turtle Bay Manhattan	Williamsburg Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	85	122
Violent Crime	12	9
Robbery	8	1
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Turtle Bay is currently safer with 85 incidents vs 122 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Turtle Bay (B) vs Williamsburg (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turtle Bay or Williamsburg safer?

Turtle Bay currently has fewer incidents (85 vs 122 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Turtle Bay: 12 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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