Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Stately brownstone neighborhood home to Pratt Institute, with a mix of students, families, and young professionals along Myrtle and DeKalb Avenues.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
37
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
37

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Clinton Hill share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Clinton Hill

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 7 Wallabout St (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsNh5_sW9Z5FWbovpo1] May 11, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Possible Gunshots Detected @ Park Ave & Washington Ave (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os5kB7jm7yJzBQ4PMmb] May 8, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SEALED 1ST DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 Lot 40 [HPD:18877831] May 7, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 Lot 40 [HPD:18877829] May 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 Lot 40 [HPD:18877827] May 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE UPPER AND LOWER SASHES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 Lot 40 [HPD:18877826] May 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 Lot 40 [HPD:18877824] May 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 May 7, 2026
  9. 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) WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1897 Lot 40 [HPD:18913937] May 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1891 Lot 48 [HPD:18876941] May 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton Hill, Brooklyn safe?

Clinton Hill currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 37 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Clinton Hill?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (35 incidents).

How does Clinton Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Clinton Hill logged 37 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Clinton Hill?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (35), Violent Crime (2).

Is Clinton Hill 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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