Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated August 12, 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
290
Trend
Down 43% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1283

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Bed-Stuy share
2.5%

Recent Incidents in Bed-Stuy

  1. Robbery — Report of Man Stealing Bike at Gunpoint @ Throop Ave & Macon St [CZ:-OzdKox8Js1P1CZNfe9G] Aug 10, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY @ Block 1792 Lot 20 [HPD:19133448] Aug 8, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY @ Block 1792 Lot 20 [HPD:19133449] Aug 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 1609 Lot 79 [HPD:19134198] Aug 8, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY @ Block 1609 Lot 79 [HPD:19134199] Aug 8, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOORS AT WOODBASE CABINET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY @ Block 1614 Lot 54 [HPD:19133441] Aug 8, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOORS AT ALL CABINETS AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY @ Block 1614 Lot 54 [HPD:19133444] Aug 8, 2026
  8. 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 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY @ Block 1614 Lot 54 [HPD:19133447] Aug 8, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BASEMENT DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO BOILER AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1629 Lot 1 [HPD:19133437] Aug 8, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 707, 7th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1699 Lot 7501 [HPD:19120533] Aug 7, 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 290 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 (8). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1257 incidents).

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

Bed-Stuy logged 290 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 (272), Violent Crime (10), Robbery (7).

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.

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