Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 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
65
Trend
Down 47% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
278

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Bensonhurst share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Bensonhurst

  1. Robbery — Woman Ripped Man's Shirt, Stole EBT Card @ 1982 86th St (Bath Beach, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzRTSdCCFGiA-8mRZBm] Aug 7, 2026
  2. 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 = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT NORTHEAST @ Block 6318 Lot 37 [HPD:19132213] Aug 6, 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 C41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT NORTHEAST @ Block 6318 Lot 37 [HPD:19132209] Aug 6, 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 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT C41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6318 Lot 37 [HPD:19132204] Aug 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT C41, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6318 Lot 37 [HPD:19132203] Aug 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 6380 Lot 62 [HPD:19132062] Aug 6, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINETS AT THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 6449 Lot 34 [HPD:19119291] Aug 6, 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 THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 6449 Lot 34 [HPD:19119290] Aug 6, 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 EAST WALL AND CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT A42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 6449 Lot 34 [HPD:19119289] Aug 6, 2026
  10. 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 A42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 6449 Lot 34 [HPD:19119288] Aug 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bensonhurst, Brooklyn safe?

Bensonhurst currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 65 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, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (268 incidents).

How does Bensonhurst compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bensonhurst logged 65 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 (60), Robbery (4), Violent Crime (1).

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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