Bergen Beach, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Quiet residential area on Jamaica Bay with single-family homes and a suburban character.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
6
Trend
Flat vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
27

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Bergen Beach share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in Bergen Beach

  1. Violent Crime — Three Possible Gunshots Detected @ 6302 Avenue U (Mill Basin, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzEXq0D1hQL4qWdXS7U] Aug 5, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Two Gunshots Heard @ 1601 E 65th St (Mill Basin, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OyX5EcwrarDamFyXsko] Jul 27, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Report of Two Gunshots Heard @ 7103 Avenue T (Georgetown, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OxiesTUOCEIrXNpvRYH] Jul 17, 2026
  4. Violent Crime — Five Possible Gunshots Detected @ 6652 Avenue M (Georgetown, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OxZML2qHLPZ5-VwLNQX] Jul 15, 2026
  5. Violent Crime — Two Possible Gunshots Detected @ 6961 Avenue M (Georgetown, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OxZHZsYWMRvjqDHVis3] Jul 15, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 7328 Avenue M (Georgetown, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OxZAEtSjz6w9qjm0Ov1] Jul 15, 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 SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 8362 Lot 46 [HPD:19039286] Jun 29, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST CONCRETE TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT STOOP @ Block 8362 Lot 46 [HPD:19035587] Jun 26, 2026
  9. 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 = 3, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8362 Lot 46 [HPD:19035586] Jun 26, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 8362 Lot 46 [HPD:19035584] Jun 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen Beach, Brooklyn safe?

Bergen Beach currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 6 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Bergen Beach?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (23 incidents).

How does Bergen Beach compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bergen Beach logged 6 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Bergen Beach?

The most reported categories are: Violent Crime (6).

Is Bergen Beach getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are flat. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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