Brownsville, Brooklyn Safety Report

F among the least safe in NYC

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

Historic working-class neighborhood with deep community roots, Betsy Head Park, and ongoing revitalization efforts along Pitkin Avenue.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
261
Trend
Down 32% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1085

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Brownsville share
2.1%

Recent Incidents in Brownsville

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT ENTRANCE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3752 Lot 43 [HPD:19360674] Nov 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UNHINGED CLOSET DOOR AT ENTRANCE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3752 Lot 43 [HPD:19360672] Nov 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3752 Lot 43 [HPD:19360671] Nov 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3752 Lot 43 [HPD:19360670] Nov 7, 2026
  5. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C219, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''C'', AT SOUTHEAST @ Block 3783 Lot 7501 [HPD:19359570] Nov 7, 2026
  6. 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C219, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''C'', AT SOUTHEAST @ Block 3783 Lot 7501 [HPD:19359569] Nov 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF ANTS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C219, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''C'', AT SOUTHEAST @ Block 3783 Lot 7501 [HPD:19359566] Nov 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 3613 Lot 53 [HPD:19360840] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3613 Lot 53 [HPD:19360839] Nov 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE AT ENTRY DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT A3, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3835 Lot 46 [HPD:19357808] Nov 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsville, Brooklyn safe?

Brownsville currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 261 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Brownsville?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1083 incidents).

How does Brownsville compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Brownsville logged 261 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Brownsville?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (260), homeless (1).

Is Brownsville 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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