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