Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Carroll Gardens Brooklyn |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 10 | 18 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 2 |
Carroll Gardens is currently safer with 10 incidents vs 18 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Carroll Gardens (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Carroll Gardens currently has fewer incidents (10 vs 18 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Carroll Gardens: 0 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.