Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated June 27, 2026
| Woodlawn The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 73 | 216 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Woodlawn is currently safer with 73 incidents vs 216 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Woodlawn (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Woodlawn currently has fewer incidents (73 vs 216 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Woodlawn: 3 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 8. These counts reflect the last 30 days.