Updated June 27, 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.
Violent Crime — Possible Gunshots Detected @ 483 Monroe St (Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow6QdVhZHP6W8z8H4qd] Jun 27, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 300 Madison St (Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow5xI9Wtd5Hnx5mRqU5] Jun 27, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 84 Vernon Ave (Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvrXaAiqqCt6kBhlaGG] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1STAND, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1602 Lot 80 [HPD:19027768] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH, 2ND WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1STAND, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1602 Lot 80 [HPD:19027767] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1STAND, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1602 Lot 80 [HPD:19027766] Jun 24, 2026
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 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 1799 Lot 13 [HPD:19027165] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF PLASTIC ROPE HOLDING FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL AT EAST , 4th STORY @ Block 1799 Lot 13 [HPD:19027164] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS PLACED AT LAUNDRY ROOM DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1799 Lot 13 [HPD:19027163] Jun 24, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF WOOD WEDGE PLACED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 1799 Lot 13 [HPD:19027162] Jun 24, 2026
Bed-Stuy currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 437 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (882 incidents).
How does Bed-Stuy compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Bed-Stuy logged 437 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 (424), Violent Crime (11), Robbery (2).
Is Bed-Stuy getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.