Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated September 26, 2026
| Upper West Side Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 117 | 204 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 2 |
Upper West Side is currently safer with 117 incidents vs 204 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Upper West Side (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Upper West Side currently has fewer incidents (117 vs 204 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Upper West Side: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.