Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Brighton Beach Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 1 | 25 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 4 |
Brighton Beach is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 25 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Brighton Beach (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Brighton Beach currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 25 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Brighton Beach: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.