Ditmas Park, Brooklyn Safety Report

C average safety

Updated June 27, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports

Victorian-era neighborhood with grand freestanding homes on tree-lined streets, Caribbean culture, and Cortelyou Road's restaurant scene.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
545
Trend
Down 4% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
1114

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
Ditmas Park share
4.5%

Recent Incidents in Ditmas Park

  1. Violent Crime — Two People Fighting on Sidewalk @ 35 Waldorf Ct (Flatbush, Brooklyn) — A physical altercation occurred on a residential sidewalk at 35 Waldorf Ct in Brooklyn, involving individuals near damaged silver sedans. The confrontation was captured on video, and the parties invol [CZ:-Ovvpl6Yi3xh1eutqi8g] Jun 24, 2026
  2. Robbery — Duo Sought After Robbery Inside Newkirk Plaza (Q) Train Station @ Newkirk Plaza Station (B) (Q) (Flatbush, Brooklyn) — The NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a robbery at the Newkirk Plaza subway station in Brooklyn. [CZ:-OvuNfltldkTPXPELVfn] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 5163 Lot 60 [HPD:19028895] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREAD AT 1ST TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY, SECTION ''WEST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028229] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF FLIES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028228] Jun 24, 2026
  6. 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 BULKHEAD DOOR LEADING TO THE ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028227] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CHAIRS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028226] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028225] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF FLIES AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028224] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''EAST'' @ Block 5162 Lot 62 [HPD:19028223] Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ditmas Park, Brooklyn safe?

Ditmas Park currently holds a C safety grade, meaning it has average safety. Over the last 30 days there were 545 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Ditmas Park?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1103 incidents).

How does Ditmas Park compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Ditmas Park logged 545 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Ditmas Park?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (533), Violent Crime (10), Agitator / Disturbance (1).

Is Ditmas Park 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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