Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated August 12, 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
56
Trend
Down 11% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
169

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Carroll Gardens share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Carroll Gardens

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 49 Lorraine St (Red Hook, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz_8Uc7g4xIe7hWgwkd] Aug 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:19132058] Aug 6, 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 LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:19132059] Aug 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 350 Lot 15 [HPD:19132060] Aug 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 351 Lot 16 [HPD:19132061] Aug 6, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE MAKE SAFE BY PROPERLY REPAIRING THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT CONCRETE/BRICK POST AT BUILDING FRONT. YARD @ Block 351 Lot 23 [HPD:19132063] Aug 6, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 380 Court St (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzERjvojD4GwxD3WNy_] Aug 5, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 396 Lot 53 [HPD:19118400] Aug 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 526 Lot 30 [HPD:19116655] Aug 4, 2026
  10. 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 IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 526 Lot 30 [HPD:19116653] Aug 4, 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 56 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 (156 incidents).

How does Carroll Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Carroll Gardens logged 56 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 (48), homeless (3), Robbery (2).

Is Carroll Gardens 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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