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 |
Downtown Brooklyn Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 26 | 37 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 4 | 1 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 26 incidents vs 37 in Downtown Brooklyn. Safety grades: Williamsburg (B) vs Downtown Brooklyn (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (26 vs 37 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Williamsburg: 1 violent incidents. Downtown Brooklyn: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.