Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 28, 2026
| West Village Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 162 | 215 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 8 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
West Village is currently safer with 162 incidents vs 215 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: West Village (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
West Village currently has fewer incidents (162 vs 215 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
West Village: 11 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.