Borough Park, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
32
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
32

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Borough Park share
0.8%

Recent Incidents in Borough Park

  1. Robbery — Person Robbed @ 4702 15th Ave (Borough Park, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsICnTduzmeamRU9yRg] May 10, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5676 Lot 29 [HPD:18875394] May 6, 2026
  3. 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 THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, , 1st STORY @ Block 5676 Lot 29 [HPD:18875397] May 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING PUSH DOWN DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED INSIDE SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR TO VESTIBULE, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875173] May 6, 2026
  5. 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 METAL DOOR FRAME WITH OPEN SPACE AT THE SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR TO VESTIBULE, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875172] May 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET ASSEMBLY OF THE DOOR KNOB AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING , 1st STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875170] May 6, 2026
  7. 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 LATCHSET ASSEMBLY AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, , 1st STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875169] May 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES THROUGHOUT, AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875168] May 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS AT THE CEILING, AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875166] May 6, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY CARRIAGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 5502 Lot 62 [HPD:18875165] May 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough Park, Brooklyn safe?

Borough Park currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 32 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (31 incidents).

How does Borough Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Borough Park logged 32 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 (31), 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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