Bushwick, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated November 12, 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
304
Trend
Down 52% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1535

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Bushwick share
2.4%

Recent Incidents in Bushwick

  1. 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 AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 1637 Lot 14 [HPD:19365085] Nov 8, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 1637 Lot 14 [HPD:19365084] Nov 8, 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360163] Nov 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR SADDLE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360162] Nov 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FORMICA COUNTER TOP AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360161] Nov 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360160] Nov 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360159] Nov 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGLAZE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360158] Nov 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE IN THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1484 Lot 15 [HPD:19360157] 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 AT BULKHEAD LEADING TO THE ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 3270 Lot 54 [HPD:19358814] Nov 6, 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 304 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 (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1533 incidents).

How does Bushwick compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Bushwick logged 304 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 (304).

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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