Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Lower East Side Manhattan |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | B | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 5 | 25 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 4 |
Lower East Side is currently safer with 5 incidents vs 25 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Lower East Side (B) vs Williamsburg (B).
Lower East Side currently has fewer incidents (5 vs 25 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.
Lower East Side: 1 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.