Updated August 12, 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.
Robbery — Man Robbed @ 3rd Ave & Bay Ridge Ave (Bay Ridge, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozd6pbv7xLvjLB8LW50] Aug 10, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILNG, SOUTH SECTION AT CELLAR @ Block 5863 Lot 1 [HPD:19133970] Aug 9, 2026
Robbery — Report of Person Robbed @ 5th Ave & Senator St (Bay Ridge, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzOXE4dnMAQXHbp1toB] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT NORTH STACK AT CENTER COURT YARD @ Block 6034 Lot 1 [HPD:19132633] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 6049 Lot 30 [HPD:19132653] Aug 7, 2026
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 MECHANICAL CLOSER AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 6049 Lot 30 [HPD:19132644] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCKSET AT BUILDING ENTRY DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5862 Lot 4 [HPD:19131570] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SAGGING AND SLOPING WOOD FLOORING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5862 Lot 4 [HPD:19131541] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING THAT SPARKS WHEN TURNED ON. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5862 Lot 4 [HPD:19131539] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL ABOVE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 5862 Lot 4 [HPD:19131534] Aug 6, 2026
Bay Ridge currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 287 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (605 incidents).
How does Bay Ridge compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Bay Ridge logged 287 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 (280), Robbery (4), Agitator / Disturbance (2).
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.