Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Wakefield The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | C | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 42 | 71 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Wakefield is currently safer with 42 incidents vs 71 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Wakefield (C) vs Williamsburg (B).
Wakefield currently has fewer incidents (42 vs 71 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.
Wakefield: 1 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.