Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated November 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
433
Trend
Down 30% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1571

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Bed-Stuy share
3.4%

Recent Incidents in Bed-Stuy

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1818 Lot 46 [HPD:19366403] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1818 Lot 46 [HPD:19366399] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1818 Lot 46 [HPD:19366393] Nov 9, 2026
  4. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361831] Nov 8, 2026
  5. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361830] Nov 8, 2026
  6. 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361829] Nov 8, 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 THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361828] Nov 8, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361827] Nov 8, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361826] Nov 8, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1826 Lot 33 [HPD:19361825] Nov 8, 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 433 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1568 incidents).

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

Bed-Stuy logged 433 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 (433).

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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