Updated August 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.
Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 162 Troy Ave (Crown Heights, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ozo-IrW7de9EJkx9G1C] Aug 12, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 1251 Lot 1 [HPD:19133077] Aug 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM ...DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR @ Block 1340 Lot 41 [HPD:19131625] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 1340 Lot 41 [HPD:19131621] Aug 6, 2026
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 AT BOILER ROOM DOOR AT CELLAR @ Block 1210 Lot 4 [HPD:19131517] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR @ Block 1210 Lot 4 [HPD:19131509] Aug 6, 2026
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 RATS AT CELLAR @ Block 1210 Lot 4 [HPD:19131507] Aug 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 1223 Lot 69 [HPD:19132407] Aug 6, 2026
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 LATCH FROM VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1223 Lot 51 [HPD:19132322] Aug 6, 2026
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 LATCH FROM STREET TO VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 1223 Lot 51 [HPD:19132320] Aug 6, 2026
Crown Heights currently holds a D safety grade, meaning it has well below average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 424 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 (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1602 incidents).
How does Crown Heights compare to the rest of Brooklyn?
Crown Heights logged 424 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 (413), Violent Crime (7), Robbery (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.