Crown Heights, Brooklyn Safety Report

D well below average safety

Updated May 11, 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
142
Trend
Up 7000% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
144

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
Crown Heights share
3.4%

Recent Incidents in Crown Heights

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 1443 Union St (Crown Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsLlwfyX8BkxSpvl_jE] May 11, 2026
  2. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 1325 Saint Johns Pl (Crown Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsGq62Cw_n6IE-HbvRQ] May 10, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Report of Physical Altercation @ 1426 Pacific St (Crown Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os9anUG27VqQ17tpTUD] May 9, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1346 Lot 3 [HPD:18877732] May 7, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT AT FRONT YARD YARD @ Block 1346 Lot 3 [HPD:18877731] May 7, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS DROP LADDER AT 2ND STORY BALCONY IN DOWN POSITION AT 2ND STACK FROM EAST AT NORTH COURT AT FIRE ESCAPE @ Block 1429 Lot 32 [HPD:18877137] May 7, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN GLAZED AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6L, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''north'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1429 Lot 32 [HPD:18877510] May 7, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK INSIDE CLOSET AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL (3RD FROM NORTH AT WEST) IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT B15, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1322 Lot 32 [HPD:18877429] May 7, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK INSIDE CLOSET AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS (2ND FROM NORTH AT WEST) IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT B15, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1322 Lot 32 [HPD:18877428] May 7, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS INSIDE CLOSET (1ST FROM NORTH AT WEST) IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT B15, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1322 Lot 32 [HPD:18877427] May 7, 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 142 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (139 incidents).

How does Crown Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Crown Heights logged 142 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 (138), Violent Crime (3), Robbery (1).

Is Crown Heights getting safer or more dangerous?

Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.

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