Columbia Street Waterfront vs Red Hook: 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	Red Hook Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	C
30-Day Incidents	61	20
Violent Crime	8	7
Robbery	1	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Red Hook is currently safer with 20 incidents vs 61 in Columbia Street Waterfront. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (B) vs Red Hook (C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Red Hook safer?

Red Hook currently has fewer incidents (20 vs 61 in the last 30 days) and a C safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 8 violent incidents. Red Hook: 7. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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