Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Quiet, family-oriented neighborhood at the foot of the Verrazzano Bridge with diverse dining along 3rd and 5th Avenues and waterfront views from Shore Road Park.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
65
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
65

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Bay Ridge share
1.6%

Recent Incidents in Bay Ridge

  1. Robbery — Report of Man With Knife Broke Into Residence @ 333 Bay Ridge Ave (Bay Ridge, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrxkKYXYBdKG0BQR6zc] May 6, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5938 Lot 31 [HPD:18875301] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5938 Lot 31 [HPD:18875300] May 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. @ Block 6025 Lot 32 [HPD:18874895] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION AT EAST @ Block 5872 Lot 71 [HPD:18851712] May 5, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND FROM EAST AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY @ Block 5872 Lot 71 [HPD:18851711] May 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT BUILDING WEST AT FIRE ESCAPE, 6th STORY @ Block 5972 Lot 1 [HPD:18853157] May 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION AT EAST @ Block 5872 Lot 71 [HPD:18850491] May 4, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR SHUT-OFF KNOB IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH @ Block 5907 Lot 18 [HPD:18850309] May 4, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT VESTIBULE @ Block 5980 Lot 31 [HPD:18851260] May 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bay Ridge, Brooklyn safe?

Bay Ridge currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 65 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Bay Ridge?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (62 incidents).

How does Bay Ridge compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bay Ridge logged 65 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Bay Ridge?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (61), Violent Crime (2), police_misconduct (1).

Is Bay Ridge getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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