Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated November 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Historic Italian and Chinese-American neighborhood with 86th Street and 18th Avenue shopping corridors and a strong residential community feel.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
87
Trend
Down 48% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
388

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Bensonhurst share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Bensonhurst

  1. 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 H5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 6380 Lot 6 [HPD:19364723] Nov 8, 2026
  2. 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 6A, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6253 Lot 7504 [HPD:19359519] Nov 7, 2026
  3. 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 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6253 Lot 7504 [HPD:19359518] Nov 7, 2026
  4. 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 LOCATED AT APT 6A LOWER LEVEL, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6253 Lot 7504 [HPD:19359515] Nov 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING INSIDE OF CLOSET AT EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6A UPPER LEVEL, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6253 Lot 7504 [HPD:19359514] Nov 7, 2026
  6. 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 LOCATED AT APT 6A LOWER LEVEL, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 6253 Lot 7504 [HPD:19359513] Nov 7, 2026
  7. 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 = 0, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 1 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 502, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 6335 Lot 1 [HPD:19359236] Nov 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 502, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 6335 Lot 1 [HPD:19359235] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT A1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 6414 Lot 1 [HPD:19370145] Nov 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT A1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT WEST @ Block 6414 Lot 1 [HPD:19370144] Nov 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bensonhurst, Brooklyn safe?

Bensonhurst currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 87 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Bensonhurst?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Late Night (12am–6am) has the fewest reported incidents (388). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (388 incidents).

How does Bensonhurst compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bensonhurst logged 87 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Bensonhurst?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (87).

Is Bensonhurst 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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