Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 26, 2026
| Civic Center Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 26 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 4 |
Civic Center is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 26 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Civic Center (A) vs Williamsburg (B).
Civic Center currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 26 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Civic Center: 1 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.