Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated May 11, 2026
| Williamsburg Brooklyn |
Greenpoint Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | A |
| 30-Day Incidents | 71 | 15 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Greenpoint is currently safer with 15 incidents vs 71 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Williamsburg (B) vs Greenpoint (A).
Greenpoint currently has fewer incidents (15 vs 71 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Williamsburg: 1 violent incidents. Greenpoint: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.