Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
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Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 148 Linden St (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzjcuQSd2wGHRmLr7K5] Aug 11, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 291 Central Ave (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozip2lVHlNvBhTBWRx0] Aug 11, 2026
Robbery — Report of Man Robbed Person at Knifepoint @ 91 Suydam St (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzcbPOEPQ5CQp59I678] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTELINE AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2NDFLO, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3196 Lot 25 [HPD:19126503] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2NDFLO, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3196 Lot 25 [HPD:19126499] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2NDFLO, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3196 Lot 25 [HPD:19134148] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3285 Lot 65 [HPD:19133481] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3285 Lot 65 [HPD:19133477] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3285 Lot 65 [HPD:19133486] Aug 8, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 3285 Lot 65 [HPD:19133498] Aug 8, 2026
Bushwick currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 338 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, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (5). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1154 incidents).
How does Bushwick compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Bushwick logged 338 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 (326), Violent Crime (9), 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.