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 March 26, 2026

Columbia Street Waterfront
Brooklyn
Carroll Gardens
Brooklyn
Safety Grade A A
30-Day Incidents 1 7
Violent Crime 1 1
Robbery 0 0
Drug Activity 0 0

Verdict

Columbia Street Waterfront is currently safer with 1 incidents vs 7 in Carroll Gardens. Safety grades: Columbia Street Waterfront (A) vs Carroll Gardens (A).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Street Waterfront or Carroll Gardens safer?

Columbia Street Waterfront currently has fewer incidents (1 vs 7 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Columbia Street Waterfront: 1 violent incidents. Carroll Gardens: 1. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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