Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

Updated August 12, 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: 34
• homeless: 7
• Robbery: 6
• Violent Crime: 5
• Agitator / Disturbance: 2

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Afternoon (12pm–6pm): 6 incidents
• Evening (6pm–12am): 16 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 119 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 9 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in Downtown Brooklyn

1. Violent Crime — Two Women Fighting @ High Street Station (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzT7Jo5GZlqCsqUPYep] Aug 7, 2026
2. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Bomb Threat @ 445 Gold St (Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OzE6SZ8K8DsBECk4VHZ] Aug 4, 2026
3. Agitator / Disturbance — Report of Person Armed With Knife in Dispute @ 24 Monument Walk (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Oz5mOORUYa1dKWSdtAe] Aug 3, 2026
4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 370 JAY STREET [311:69929667] Aug 3, 2026
5. Robbery — Bank Robbery @ 177 Montague St [CZ:-Oz2H3AbUGDCrn0GWVmA] Aug 2, 2026
6. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 141 LIVINGSTON STREET [311:69915712] Aug 2, 2026
7. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Non-Chronic @ 370 JAY STREET [311:69910062] Aug 1, 2026
8. 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 5D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 268 Lot 46 [HPD:19109695] Aug 1, 2026
9. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 268 Lot 46 [HPD:19109694] Aug 1, 2026
10. 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 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH @ Block 268 Lot 46 [HPD:19109693] Aug 1, 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 54 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 (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (119 incidents).

How does Downtown Brooklyn compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Downtown Brooklyn logged 54 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 (34), homeless (7), Robbery (6).

Is Downtown Brooklyn 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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