Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated September 26, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic neighborhood with the largest collection of Victorian and brownstone architecture in NYC. Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue are the commercial hubs.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
529
Trend
Up 47% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1238

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Bed-Stuy share
3.6%

Recent Incidents in Bed-Stuy

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic [311:70533576] Sep 25, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT SOUTH AT BASEMENT @ Block 1756 Lot 72 [HPD:19243131] Sep 23, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1756 Lot 72 [HPD:19243130] Sep 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SPRINKLER CAP AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1759 Lot 1 [HPD:19239870] Sep 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEAILING AT BASEMENT @ Block 1759 Lot 72 [HPD:19238646] Sep 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH EAST AND WEST WALL AT BASEMENT @ Block 1759 Lot 72 [HPD:19238645] Sep 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3RDFLO, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1786 Lot 17 [HPD:19242822] Sep 23, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1792 Lot 20 [HPD:19239032] Sep 23, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1795 Lot 80 [HPD:19238481] Sep 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1795 Lot 80 [HPD:19238480] Sep 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn safe?

Bed-Stuy currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 529 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Bed-Stuy?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1220 incidents).

How does Bed-Stuy compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bed-Stuy logged 529 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Bed-Stuy?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (527), homeless (2).

Is Bed-Stuy 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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