DUMBO, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

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

Trendy waterfront enclave under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, home to tech startups, art galleries, and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

• hazardous_building: 35
• Robbery: 3
• Violent Crime: 3
• Agitator / Disturbance: 1
• homeless: 1

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

• Evening (6pm–12am): 5 incidents
• Late Night (12am–6am): 90 incidents
• Morning (6am–12pm): 1 incidents

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Recent Incidents in DUMBO

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. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS WINDOW PANE AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:19027114] Jun 24, 2026
4. 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 8F, 7th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:19027113] Jun 24, 2026
5. Robbery — Report of Two People Broke Into Residence With Firearms @ 54 Catherine St (Lower East Side, Manhattan) [CZ:-Ovg4ScmHVQrVs4OHJkS] Jun 21, 2026
6. Violent Crime — Woman Punched Man, Fled Scene @ 23 Old Fulton St [CZ:-OvfnM9dA7IeiXwLW5Cc] Jun 21, 2026
7. 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 B-STAIRS FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 253 Lot 1 [HPD:19022925] Jun 21, 2026
8. 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
9. 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 LATCHSET IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:19020229] Jun 19, 2026
10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT BATHTUB WASTELINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 248 Lot 7501 [HPD:19020228] Jun 19, 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

• Brooklyn Heights A
• Downtown Brooklyn B
• Williamsburg B

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DUMBO, Brooklyn safe?

DUMBO currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 43 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in DUMBO?

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

How does DUMBO compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

DUMBO logged 43 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in DUMBO?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (35), Robbery (3), Violent Crime (3).

Is DUMBO 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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