Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated August 12, 2026
| Williamsburg Brooklyn |
Bushwick Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | D |
| 30-Day Incidents | 122 | 338 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 9 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 122 incidents vs 338 in Bushwick. Safety grades: Williamsburg (B) vs Bushwick (D).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (122 vs 338 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Williamsburg: 9 violent incidents. Bushwick: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.