East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Safety Report

A very safe

Updated May 11, 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
6
Trend
Up 0% vs previous 30 days
90-Day Total
6

Incidents by Type (30 Days)

Safety by Time of Day (90 Days)

Borough & Citywide Comparison

Brooklyn (30d)
4161
Citywide (30d)
13481
East Williamsburg share
0.1%

Recent Incidents in East Williamsburg

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 130 Humboldt St (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Os-CQC7enobXOb29Uxr] May 7, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 3157 Lot 41 [HPD:18853480] May 6, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 7TH,8TH, 9TH WOOD TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY @ Block 3157 Lot 41 [HPD:18853479] May 6, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING , 3rd STORY @ Block 3157 Lot 41 [HPD:18853477] May 6, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OPERATOR ARM AT CASEMENT WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 517, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3139 Lot 21 [HPD:18852843] May 5, 2026
  6. Violent Crime — Search for Three Suspects After Gunshots Fired Near Bushwick Houses @ 120 Moore St (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) — Police in Brooklyn are investigating a shooting incident on Moore Street after reports of two gunshots. Authorities are searching for three suspects, initially described as two individuals wearing ski [CZ:-OqwSUIFPdDLtbEg4evh] Apr 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Williamsburg, Brooklyn safe?

East Williamsburg currently holds a A safety grade, meaning it has very safe. Over the last 30 days there were 6 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, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (5 incidents).

How does East Williamsburg compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

East Williamsburg logged 6 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 (4), Violent Crime (2).

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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