Updated June 27, 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.
Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 252 President St (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow67WcPmwlw3VSntiTw] Jun 27, 2026
Violent Crime — Man Sought After Groping Woman, Performing Lewd Act Aboard (F) Train @ Smith-9 Sts Station (F) (G) (Gowanus, Brooklyn) — The NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a forcible touching incident on a Manhattan-bound "F" train near the Smith-9 Street subway station in Brooklyn. The incident occ [CZ:-OvzJmxty83Ge3bFVO5_] Jun 25, 2026
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 142 Sackett St (Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ovf7vKdeFIIN7cGVFKd] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING WOOD WEDGE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022435] Jun 21, 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 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022431] Jun 21, 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022430] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022429] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022428] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19022427] Jun 21, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 526 Lot 20 [HPD:19020633] Jun 20, 2026
Carroll Gardens currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 77 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (126 incidents).
How does Carroll Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Carroll Gardens logged 77 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 (65), Violent Crime (10), Robbery (2).
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.