Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Brooklyn's commercial and civic center with a skyline of new residential towers, major transit hub, and cultural institutions including BAM.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 14
• Robbery: 7
• Violent Crime: 7
• Agitator / Disturbance: 4
• homeless: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 2 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 13 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 83 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 4 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Downtown Brooklyn

1. Robbery — Police Pursuing Stolen Gray Hyundai @ Brooklyn Queens Expy & Brooklyn Bridge (DUMBO, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow9pfVo6yH2g2y52BKm] Jun 27, 2026
2. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 75 Chapel St (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvusrCSNfqgEcG3E7mh] Jun 24, 2026
3. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 370 JAY STREET [311:69437314] Jun 22, 2026
4. Violent Crime — Woman Punched Man, Fled Scene @ 23 Old Fulton St [CZ:-OvfnM9dA7IeiXwLW5Cc] Jun 21, 2026
5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ANT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1710, 17th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19020964] Jun 20, 2026
6. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Near Basketball Court Detected @ 107 Navy Walk (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvRxBDlYL55wl7RNNsA] Jun 18, 2026
7. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1115, 11th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19015300] Jun 18, 2026
8. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1115, 11th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 87 Lot 9 [HPD:19015299] Jun 18, 2026
9. Robbery — Moped Men Sought for Chain-Snatching Spree @ Brooklyn [CZ:-OvHGnRF9X7kwY8iit5k] Jun 16, 2026
10. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 120 Navy Walk (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvDmRHCegjjZJcTQNjw] Jun 16, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Brooklyn Heights A
• Fort Greene C
• Cobble Hill A
• Williamsburg B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn safe?

Downtown Brooklyn currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 34 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Downtown Brooklyn?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (83 incidents).

How does Downtown Brooklyn compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Downtown Brooklyn logged 34 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Downtown Brooklyn?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (14), Robbery (7), Violent Crime (7).

Is Downtown Brooklyn 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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