Borough Park, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

One of the largest Orthodox Jewish communities in the US, centered around 13th Avenue's bustling commercial district.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
90
Trend
Up 7% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
174

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41017
Borough Park share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Borough Park

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF STROLLERS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5629 Lot 70 [HPD:19022382] Jun 21, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. @ Block 5642 Lot 71 [HPD:19021601] Jun 20, 2026
  3. Agitator / Disturbance — Man Threatening Train Passengers @ 62 St Station (D) (Borough Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvVI6neuGECrrGJ4zMe] Jun 19, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 5654 Lot 42 [HPD:19020022] Jun 19, 2026
  5. 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 NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 5654 Lot 42 [HPD:19020021] Jun 19, 2026
  6. 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 NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 5654 Lot 42 [HPD:19020020] Jun 19, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 5654 Lot 42 [HPD:19020019] Jun 19, 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 CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH @ Block 5654 Lot 42 [HPD:19020018] Jun 19, 2026
  9. 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 AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR @ Block 5656 Lot 1 [HPD:19015845] Jun 19, 2026
  10. 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 1AA, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT EAST @ Block 5656 Lot 1 [HPD:19015844] Jun 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough Park, Brooklyn safe?

Borough Park currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 90 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Borough Park?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (171 incidents).

How does Borough Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Borough Park logged 90 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Borough Park?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (88), Agitator / Disturbance (1), Robbery (1).

Is Borough Park getting safer or more dangerous?

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

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