Bushwick, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

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

Street-art capital of Brooklyn with a thriving DIY arts scene, warehouse venues, and a growing restaurant corridor along DeKalb and Knickerbocker Avenues.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
432
Trend
Down 10% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
911

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Bushwick share
3.5%

Recent Incidents in Bushwick

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1323 Gates Ave (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvrU9Bm1gqJUKI66ZDo] Jun 24, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1484 Lot 45 [HPD:19027661] Jun 24, 2026
  3. 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 C3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1484 Lot 45 [HPD:19027660] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 45 [HPD:19027504] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HEAVY DUTY LOCK SET ASSEMBLY AT CELLAR ENTRANCE DOOR AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3357 Lot 33 [HPD:19024737] Jun 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDE BOLT CAPABLE OF PADLOCK AT CELLAR ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3357 Lot 33 [HPD:19024736] Jun 23, 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 HINGES AT CELLAR ENTRANCE DOOR, AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3357 Lot 33 [HPD:19024735] Jun 23, 2026
  8. 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 LATCH SET ASSEMBLY, AT ENTRANCE DOOR AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 3357 Lot 33 [HPD:19024734] Jun 23, 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 LATCH SET ASSEMBLY AT ENTRANCE DOOR AT CELLAR @ Block 3357 Lot 33 [HPD:19024733] Jun 23, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 45 [HPD:19024610] Jun 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bushwick, Brooklyn safe?

Bushwick currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 432 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Bushwick?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (897 incidents).

How does Bushwick compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bushwick logged 432 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Bushwick?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (416), Violent Crime (13), Robbery (2).

Is Bushwick 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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