Columbia Street Waterfront vs Carroll Gardens: 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	Carroll Gardens Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	61	77
Violent Crime	8	10
Robbery	1	2
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Columbia Street Waterfront is currently safer with 61 incidents vs 77 in Carroll Gardens. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (B) vs Carroll Gardens (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Carroll Gardens safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (61 vs 77 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 8 violent incidents. Carroll Gardens: 10. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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