Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Harlem Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 36 | 18 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Activity | 13 | 2 |
Williamsburg is currently safer with 18 incidents vs 36 in Harlem. Safety grades: Harlem (D) vs Williamsburg (B).
Williamsburg currently has fewer incidents (18 vs 36 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Harlem: 2 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.