Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Little Odessa — vibrant Russian and Ukrainian-American enclave on the boardwalk with Brighton Beach Avenue's shops and restaurants.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
197
Trend
Up 1% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
646

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Brighton Beach share
1.6%

Recent Incidents in Brighton Beach

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 3121 BRIGHTON FIFTH STREET [311:71034098] Nov 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF HOOK AND EYE DEVISE AT FIRE DOOR. AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359540] Nov 7, 2026
  3. 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 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359538] Nov 7, 2026
  4. 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 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359537] Nov 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359536] Nov 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359535] Nov 7, 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 AT NORTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359534] Nov 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359533] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT BUILDING EAST AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359542] Nov 7, 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 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 8691 Lot 11 [HPD:19359539] Nov 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brighton Beach, Brooklyn safe?

Brighton Beach currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 197 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Brighton 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 (644 incidents).

How does Brighton Beach compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Brighton Beach logged 197 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Brighton Beach?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (196), homeless (1).

Is Brighton Beach 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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