Columbia Street Waterfront vs Bed-Stuy: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated June 27, 2026

Columbia Street Waterfront
Brooklyn
Bed-Stuy
Brooklyn
Safety Grade B F
30-Day Incidents 61 437
Violent Crime 8 11
Robbery 1 2
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Columbia Street Waterfront is currently safer with 61 incidents vs 437 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (B) vs Bed-Stuy (F).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Bed-Stuy safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (61 vs 437 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 8 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 11. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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