Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated June 27, 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
116
Trend
Down 6% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
240

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Clinton Hill share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in Clinton Hill

  1. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 183 CLIFTON PLACE [311:69468972] Jun 24, 2026
  2. homeless — Encampment: N/A @ 183 CLIFTON PLACE [311:69463060] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1896 Lot 15 [HPD:19027001] Jun 23, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1896 Lot 15 [HPD:19027000] Jun 23, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL (1ST FROM NORTH AT WEST) AT BUILDING FRONT , 4th STORY @ Block 1960 Lot 38 [HPD:19024687] Jun 23, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM @ Block 1960 Lot 38 [HPD:19024686] Jun 23, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1960 Lot 38 [HPD:19024685] Jun 23, 2026
  8. 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 HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1902 Lot 1 [HPD:19032528] Jun 22, 2026
  9. 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 = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1902 Lot 1 [HPD:19032515] Jun 22, 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 KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7E, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1902 Lot 1 [HPD:19032511] Jun 22, 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 116 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 (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (234 incidents).

How does Clinton Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Clinton Hill logged 116 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 (111), homeless (3), Robbery (2).

Is Clinton Hill 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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