Crown Heights, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

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

Culturally rich neighborhood at the intersection of Caribbean, Hasidic, and young professional communities, anchored by Eastern Parkway and the Brooklyn Museum.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
739
Trend
Down 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
2391

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12705
Citywide (30d)
42098
Crown Heights share
5.8%

Recent Incidents in Crown Heights

  1. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 328 KINGSTON AVENUE [311:71051094] Nov 9, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1334 Lot 40 [HPD:19366318] Nov 9, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1334 Lot 40 [HPD:19366317] Nov 9, 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 THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1334 Lot 40 [HPD:19366316] Nov 9, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1334 Lot 40 [HPD:19366315] Nov 9, 2026
  6. 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 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1220 Lot 75 [HPD:19365300] Nov 9, 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 THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1220 Lot 75 [HPD:19365299] Nov 9, 2026
  8. 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 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1220 Lot 75 [HPD:19365297] Nov 9, 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 AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1220 Lot 75 [HPD:19365296] Nov 9, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1220 Lot 75 [HPD:19365294] Nov 9, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crown Heights, Brooklyn safe?

Crown Heights currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 739 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Crown Heights?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2388 incidents).

How does Crown Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Crown Heights logged 739 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Crown Heights?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (737), homeless (2).

Is Crown Heights 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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