Columbia Street Waterfront vs Astoria: Safety Comparison

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

Updated March 26, 2026

	Columbia Street Waterfront Brooklyn	Astoria Queens
Safety Grade	A	A
30-Day Incidents	1	1
Violent Crime	1	0
Robbery	0	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Both neighborhoods have similar incident counts (1). Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (A) vs Astoria (A).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Astoria safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 1 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 1 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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