Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated November 12, 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
85
Trend
Down 61% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
487

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Clinton Hill share
0.7%

Recent Incidents in Clinton Hill

  1. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1957 Lot 30 [HPD:19366112] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1957 Lot 30 [HPD:19366111] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1914 Lot 21 [HPD:19362162] Nov 8, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2033 Lot 2 [HPD:19358170] Nov 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY @ Block 2103 Lot 61 [HPD:19357863] Nov 6, 2026
  6. 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1932 Lot 26 [HPD:19355679] Nov 5, 2026
  7. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1932 Lot 26 [HPD:19355678] Nov 5, 2026
  8. 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1932 Lot 26 [HPD:19355677] Nov 5, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME HOTWATER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1932 Lot 26 [HPD:19355676] Nov 5, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET , IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1957 Lot 30 [HPD:19346991] Nov 2, 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 85 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (486 incidents).

How does Clinton Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Clinton Hill logged 85 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 (85).

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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