Coney Island, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated August 12, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Iconic boardwalk amusement district with Luna Park, Nathan's Famous hot dogs, the New York Aquarium, and miles of public beach.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
22
Trend
Down 27% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
75

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
11389
Citywide (30d)
34125
Coney Island share
0.2%

Recent Incidents in Coney Island

  1. Violent Crime — Four Possible Gunshots Detected Near Boardwalk @ 1549-1814 Riegelmann Boardwalk (Coney Island, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz_NNBKCNu478qnLBbm] Aug 9, 2026
  2. Robbery — Person Attempted to Rob Woman @ 1403 Mermaid Ave (Coney Island, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzZ85HguvO6eHFd-Qj6] Aug 9, 2026
  3. Robbery — Person Stole Gray Jeep Grand Cherokee @ Shell Rd & Neptune Ave (Coney Island, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzRsZdGD8ITgZp0ymgo] Aug 7, 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 AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1002, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7072 Lot 7501 [HPD:19120313] Aug 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD TILES AT FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1002, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7072 Lot 7501 [HPD:19120315] 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 AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1002, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7072 Lot 7501 [HPD:19120314] Aug 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7280 Lot 188 [HPD:19113001] Jul 28, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7280 Lot 188 [HPD:19113010] Jul 28, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7280 Lot 188 [HPD:19113012] Jul 28, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6I, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7280 Lot 188 [HPD:19113014] Jul 28, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coney Island, Brooklyn safe?

Coney Island currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 22 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Coney Island?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (66 incidents).

How does Coney Island compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Coney Island logged 22 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Coney Island?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (17), Robbery (2), Violent Crime (2).

Is Coney Island 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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