Columbia Street Waterfront vs Williamsburg: 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	Williamsburg Brooklyn
Safety Grade	B	B
30-Day Incidents	63	122
Violent Crime	5	9
Robbery	1	1
Drug Activity	1	0

Verdict

Columbia Street Waterfront is currently safer with 63 incidents vs 122 in Williamsburg. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (B) vs Williamsburg (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Williamsburg safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (63 vs 122 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 5 violent incidents. Williamsburg: 9. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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