Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Small brownstone neighborhood with Atlantic Avenue's antique row, Smith Street restaurants, and a strong sense of local identity.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 81
• Violent Crime: 13
• Robbery: 10
• Agitator / Disturbance: 4
• homeless: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 5 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 15 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 208 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 5 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Boerum Hill

1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected Near Courtyard @ 417 Baltic St (Gowanus, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow9ok6FQQstgeH0OGvq] Jun 27, 2026
2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 173 Wyckoff St [CZ:-Ow9nIkdxXyGFNnjIW_v] Jun 27, 2026
3. Violent Crime — People Fighting on 4 Train at Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Station @ 2 Hanson Pl (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvveaWCq0hdhriVAO0f] Jun 24, 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 CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 182 Lot 21 [HPD:19026812] Jun 23, 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 CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 182 Lot 21 [HPD:19026811] Jun 23, 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 4B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 182 Lot 21 [HPD:19026810] Jun 23, 2026
7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED DOOR AT 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY @ Block 182 Lot 21 [HPD:19026809] Jun 23, 2026
8. 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 4B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 182 Lot 21 [HPD:19026808] Jun 23, 2026
9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 370 JAY STREET [311:69437314] Jun 22, 2026
10. 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 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 393 Lot 43 [HPD:19023407] Jun 22, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Cobble Hill A
• Downtown Brooklyn B
• Fort Greene C
• Gowanus B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boerum Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Boerum Hill currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 110 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Boerum Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (208 incidents).

How does Boerum Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Boerum Hill logged 110 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Boerum Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (81), Violent Crime (13), Robbery (10).

Is Boerum Hill 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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