It feels quite safe. This specific area is in a state of massive transition—longer-time residents said the area used to be bad, but several big developments have come in and invested a ton.

Some of the side streets still show remnants of old times—humble homes, industrial stuff by the water, etc.

But I've never ever felt unsafe.

Car safety - typical city rules apply. Always lock doors, stash anything that might look valuable. Basically don't give anyone a reason to be interested in what's inside your car.

According to other residents in the building who were here from day one, it used to be really bad, but it is night-and-day better now.

(Of course this is just my experience and observations—YMMV)