Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Washington Heights Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 478 | 122 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 9 |
| Robbery | 12 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 122 incidents vs 478 in Washington Heights. Safety grades: Washington Heights (D) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (122 vs 478 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Washington Heights: 11 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.