Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 26, 2026
| East Williamsburg Brooklyn |
Harlem Manhattan |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | C |
| 30-Day Incidents | 4 | 4 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 2 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 0 |
Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (4). Safety grades: East Williamsburg (A) vs Harlem (C).
East Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (4 vs 4 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
East Williamsburg: 1 violent incidents. Harlem: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.