Cypress Hills, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Diverse neighborhood bordering Queens in eastern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 13
• Robbery: 5
• Violent Crime: 4
• Agitator / Disturbance: 1
• homeless: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 1 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 2 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 19 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 2 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Cypress Hills

1. Robbery — Report of Trio Robbed Man of Wallet, Chain at Gunpoint @ Crescent St & Liberty Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsKU7CukhtMOl8KFd9K] May 11, 2026
2. Robbery — Person Snatched Medication at Train Station @ Euclid Av Station (A) (C) (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsK3In05dfkk8sJN81w] May 11, 2026
3. Robbery — Police Searching for Robbery Suspects @ 327 Linwood St (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsJZU9Q-Frg_61tktkh] May 11, 2026
4. Violent Crime — People Fighting in Train Car @ Crescent St & Fulton St (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsH5t14aImU_P8xqpnu] May 10, 2026
5. Robbery — Man Robbed Person @ Liberty Ave & Crescent St (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OsBRiEqVQRJtnm0g0zP] May 9, 2026
6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic [311:68929110] May 9, 2026
7. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 114 Berriman St (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrwmtewK1wiFz0VZsN_] May 6, 2026
8. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot in Leg @ 132 Highland Pl [CZ:-OroeaNV7yi6B5GwPlgS] May 4, 2026
9. Violent Crime — Report of Person Shot @ 19 Montauk Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrlElG84On2D78Oa_Rt] May 4, 2026
10. Robbery — Report of Shoplifter Displayed Knife at Family Dollar @ 3382 Atlantic Ave (East New York, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OrkKggFd0FvP_jCWy5e] May 4, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• East New York F
• Bushwick D

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress Hills, Brooklyn safe?

Cypress Hills currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 24 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Cypress Hills?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (19 incidents).

How does Cypress Hills compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Cypress Hills logged 24 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Cypress Hills?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (13), Robbery (5), Violent Crime (4).

Is Cypress Hills 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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