Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Old-school Italian-American neighborhood with deep front gardens, Carroll Park, and Smith Street's mix of longtime red-sauce joints and new-wave eateries.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
16
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
16

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Carroll Gardens share
0.4%

Recent Incidents in Carroll Gardens

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18877619] May 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18877618] May 7, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL AND CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18877617] May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18877616] May 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18877614] May 7, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — MTA Employee Disputing With Contractor @ Smith St & 9th St [CZ:-OrqzTz8MTQPsHtrZ1ln] May 5, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST AND NORTH WALLS AT 1ST CLOSET FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:18888815] May 4, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18820062] Apr 29, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18820063] Apr 29, 2026
  10. 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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:18820064] Apr 29, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn safe?

Carroll Gardens currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 16 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Carroll Gardens?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (15 incidents).

How does Carroll Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Carroll Gardens logged 16 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Carroll Gardens?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (15), Violent Crime (1).

Is Carroll Gardens getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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