Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 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
74
Trend
Down 48% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
367

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Clinton Hill share
0.6%

Recent Incidents in Clinton Hill

  1. Violent Crime — Four Possible Gunshots Detected @ 722 Wythe Ave (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzeQK80D18Vqoes8Ulv] Aug 10, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 331 Park Ave (Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz_FVxuXg9mKRMuDoRU] Aug 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1925 Lot 60 [HPD:19126982] Aug 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WARPED WOODEN FLOORING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1952 Lot 16 [HPD:19120803] Aug 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1952 Lot 16 [HPD:19120799] Aug 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1952 Lot 16 [HPD:19120797] Aug 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM LOWER LEVEL FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4PHF LOWER LEVEL, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1948 Lot 42 [HPD:19119060] Aug 6, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM LOWER LEVEL FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4PHF LOWER LEVEL, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 1948 Lot 42 [HPD:19119059] Aug 6, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES NO GAS AT COOKING RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 203, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1924 Lot 12 [HPD:19125802] Aug 5, 2026
  10. 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. SHEETROCK SCREWS INSTALED AT WINDIW GUARD AT EASE WINDON WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPAIR = 0; WG TO REPLACE = 0; IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 203, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1924 Lot 12 [HPD:19125789] Aug 5, 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 74 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (355 incidents).

How does Clinton Hill compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Clinton Hill logged 74 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 (63), Violent Crime (6), Robbery (4).

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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