Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated September 26, 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
69
Trend
Up 35% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
176

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
14773
Citywide (30d)
38725
Carroll Gardens share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Carroll Gardens

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT BUILDING FRONT YARD @ Block 379 Lot 22 [HPD:19231088] Sep 19, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225566] Sep 17, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225564] Sep 17, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WINDOW RECESS AT WEST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225561] Sep 17, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225559] Sep 17, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225557] Sep 17, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SHOWER STALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225555] Sep 17, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE UNDER WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225554] Sep 17, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225553] Sep 17, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 451 Lot 8 [HPD:19225552] Sep 17, 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 69 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (169 incidents).

How does Carroll Gardens compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Carroll Gardens logged 69 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 (69).

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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