Flatlands, Brooklyn Safety Report

B fairly safe

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

Quiet residential area in southeastern Brooklyn

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30-Day Crime & Safety Summary

Total Incidents
66
Trend
Down 47% 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
Flatlands share
0.5%

Recent Incidents in Flatlands

  1. Violent Crime — One Possible Gunshot Detected @ 4905 Flatlands Ave (Flatlands, Brooklyn) [CZ:-Ow7CrMFlWS29GBtBzsr] Jun 27, 2026
  2. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027493] Jun 24, 2026
  3. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERTOP AT BASE CABINET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027492] Jun 24, 2026
  4. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027491] Jun 24, 2026
  5. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027489] Jun 24, 2026
  6. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027488] Jun 24, 2026
  7. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASHBASIN AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027502] Jun 24, 2026
  8. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE UPPER SASH WINDOW 2ND WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT HOUSE UPPER LEVEL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027500] Jun 24, 2026
  9. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027499] Jun 24, 2026
  10. hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR MORTISE LOCK AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT HOUSE, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 7822 Lot 57 [HPD:19027498] Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flatlands, Brooklyn safe?

Flatlands currently holds a B safety grade, meaning it has fairly safe. Over the last 30 days there were 66 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.

What is the safest time to walk in Flatlands?

Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (3). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (176 incidents).

How does Flatlands compare to the rest of Brooklyn?

Flatlands logged 66 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.

What types of incidents are most common in Flatlands?

The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (50), Violent Crime (14), Robbery (2).

Is Flatlands 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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