Updated May 11, 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.
Violent Crime — Two Men Fighting on Northbound Train Platform @ Gates Av Station (J) (Z) (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsMAwg9wmLNDX3t8oTl] May 11, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 200 Palmetto St [CZ:-OsKTTMNJoiizKKDc9zp] May 11, 2026
Robbery — Man Robbed Woman of Cash @ Stanhope St & Knickerbocker Ave (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsIT2llsOd1xYST_u4R] May 10, 2026
Robbery — Report of Person Robbed at Deli @ 38 Ralph Ave (Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os4rfDn6ObPRo9ILoRX] May 8, 2026
Violent Crime — Two Possible Gunshots Detected @ 1263 Bushwick Ave (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os-CZDQWZ4OqhX-rn2n] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT THE EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3319 Lot 22 [HPD:18877463] May 7, 2026
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 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3319 Lot 22 [HPD:18877461] May 7, 2026
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 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3319 Lot 22 [HPD:18877460] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3319 Lot 22 [HPD:18877459] May 7, 2026
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 1D, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1622 Lot 34 [HPD:18877668] May 7, 2026
Bushwick currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 165 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (164 incidents).
How does Bushwick compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Bushwick logged 165 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 (159), Violent Crime (3), Robbery (2).
Is Bushwick getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.