Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 25, 2026
| Mott Haven The Bronx |
Williamsburg Brooklyn |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | D | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 2 | 25 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 1 | 4 |
Mott Haven is currently safer with 2 incidents vs 25 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Mott Haven (D) vs Williamsburg (B).
Mott Haven currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 25 in the last 30 days) and a D safety grade.
Mott Haven: 1 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.