Columbia Street Waterfront vs Bushwick: Safety Comparison

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

Updated March 27, 2026

	Columbia Street Waterfront Brooklyn	Bushwick Brooklyn
Safety Grade	A	C
30-Day Incidents	2	2
Violent Crime	2	2
Robbery	0	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (2). Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (A) vs Bushwick (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Bushwick safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (2 vs 2 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 2 violent incidents. Bushwick: 2. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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