Williamsburg vs Crown Heights: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 27, 2026

	Williamsburg Brooklyn	Crown Heights Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	D
30-Day Incidents	216	615
Violent Crime	8	12
Robbery	2	1
Drug Activity	2	0

Verdict

Williamsburg is currently safer with 216 incidents vs 615 in Crown Heights. Safety grades: Williamsburg (B) vs Crown Heights (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williamsburg or Crown Heights safer?

Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (216 vs 615 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Williamsburg: 8 violent incidents. Crown Heights: 12. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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