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 August 12, 2026

	Columbia Street Waterfront Brooklyn	Bed-Stuy Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	D
30-Day Incidents	63	290
Violent Crime	5	10
Robbery	1	7
Drug Activity	1	0

Verdict

Columbia Street Waterfront is currently safer with 63 incidents vs 290 in Bed-Stuy. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (B) vs Bed-Stuy (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Bed-Stuy safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (63 vs 290 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 5 violent incidents. Bed-Stuy: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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