Columbia Street Waterfront vs Upper West Side: 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	Upper West Side Manhattan
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	61	186
Violent Crime	8	14
Robbery	1	10
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Columbia Street Waterfront is currently safer with 61 incidents vs 186 in Upper West Side. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (B) vs Upper West Side (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Upper West Side safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (61 vs 186 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 8 violent incidents. Upper West Side: 14. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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