East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Industrial-turned-residential neighborhood between Williamsburg and Bushwick

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
105
Trend
Up 24% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
191

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
12221
Citywide (30d)
41016
East Williamsburg share
0.9%

Recent Incidents in East Williamsburg

  1. Violent Crime — Person Pushed Man at L Train Station @ Montrose Av Station (L) (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow6uSJmBN6XGf82mJQa] Jun 27, 2026
  2. Robbery — Alarm Triggered in Commercial Building @ 300 Maspeth Ave [CZ:-Ow-sbcHfaaz2Ry1bcec] Jun 25, 2026
  3. Violent Crime — Report of Gunshots Heard @ 52 Wilson Ave (Bushwick, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvxfNMv5UuRKmSVuP9h] Jun 25, 2026
  4. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic [311:69473559] Jun 25, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT BURROW YARD @ Block 2907 Lot 125 [HPD:19023650] Jun 22, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd STORY @ Block 3055 Lot 3 [HPD:19032490] Jun 22, 2026
  7. Violent Crime — Suspect Sought in Friday Double Shooting at Brooklyn Monarch @ 23 Meadow St (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) — Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline](tel:800-577-8477) or submit tips through the [Crime Stoppers website](https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/). [CZ:-OvfwY1EkM80ho_CSVUA] Jun 21, 2026
  8. Robbery — Report of Unattended Scooter @ 291 Bushwick Ave (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) [CZ:-OvfY9jUglw2I71x5_-7] Jun 21, 2026
  9. homeless — Homeless Person Assistance: Chronic [311:69426165] Jun 21, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SIDING AT THE SOUTH WALL AT FRONT OF THE BUILDING @ Block 2913 Lot 71 [HPD:19020426] Jun 20, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Williamsburg, Brooklyn safe?

East Williamsburg currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 105 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in East Williamsburg?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Morning (6am–12pm) has the fewest reported incidents (6). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (177 incidents).

How does East Williamsburg compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

East Williamsburg logged 105 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in East Williamsburg?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (83), Violent Crime (13), homeless (5).

Is East Williamsburg 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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