Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 27, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 26 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 4 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 26 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Upper West Side (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 26 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Upper West Side: 1 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.