Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 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.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
157
Trend
Down 62% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
919

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Bay Ridge share
1.2%

Recent Incidents in Bay Ridge

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 5931 Lot 10 [HPD:19365464] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358824] Nov 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR INSIDE EAST CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358823] Nov 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358819] Nov 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358818] Nov 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358817] Nov 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358816] Nov 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASEBORAD AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 5919 Lot 1 [HPD:19358815] Nov 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 5, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5969 Lot 10 [HPD:19355188] Nov 5, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 5969 Lot 10 [HPD:19355187] Nov 5, 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 157 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (914 incidents).

How does Bay Ridge compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bay Ridge logged 157 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 (156), homeless (1).

Is Bay Ridge getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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